Lead AI Engineer

Dimension Data Solutions Limited (Kenya); Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Chennai is seeking an entry-level Team Lead, Software Applications Development to drive the design, development, and deployment of new software applications. The role includes directing technology choices, coordinating with stakeholders and providing technical guidance to junior developers.

The position emphasizes an ability to manage multiple projects within budget and timelines, while fostering a collaborative, innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering or related field.
• Scrum/PM certification preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new applications from conception to completion.
• Oversee software application upgrades and related testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, cost estimates, schedules and risks.
• Mentor and guide a team of Software Application Developers to achieve objectives.

Skills

Java

Perl

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Scrum / Project Management certification

Tools

Microsoft365

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Team Lead, Software Applications Development is an entry level management role, responsible for taking accountability for the direction, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements.

This role takes responsibility for directing the design of new applications from conception to completion and oversees the technical staff involved with the development project(s), including overseeing and directing software application upgrades.

The Team Lead, Software Applications Development strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures that software applications development projects with clients are executed.
• Performs proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget.
• Uses business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures.
• Helps determine how technology can be applied to meet external client and business requirements by crafting high level solutions and work breakdown.
• Works closely with various external stakeholders to define the scope or boundary of the concepts which includes a cost benefit analysis, risk management plan and a feasibility study.
• Translates the business and external client needs to various teams and assigns development tasks.
• Takes accountability for the development of applications and takes on more complicated programming activities.
• Assists the team and resolves any technical issues during the design, development and implementation phase of the project.
• Ensures the appropriate testing of applications for efficiency and resolve escalated problems with the design prior to deployment.
• Ensures that the development phase is documented to ensure the development of procedures for application use.
• Directs the implementation of the application by ensuring the evaluation, testing and modification of the application until its functionality meets business and external client goals.
• Oversees and manages the provision of the relevant documentation, training and support to the relevant teams to ensure the highest level of performance.
• Researches and investigates emerging infrastructure and application technologies and the best practices associated with them.
• Conducts detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines.
• Leads and manages a team of Software Application Developers in the achievements of team and individual objectives.

Knowledges and Attributes:

• Ability to effectively interact with senior management, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within budget and stipulated timelines.
• Knowledge on multi-technology application and infrastructure design best practice.
• Holistic view of technology environments including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems and storage.
• Entry level ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively.
• Ability to set the short-term direction of the team.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.
• Displays a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results.
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices for software applications development.
• Relevant technical skills such as programming languages, programming applications and troubleshooting.
• Ability to resolve performance issues and deliver effective solutions to problems.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.
• Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.
• Scrum / Project Management certification preferred.

Required experience:

• Demonstrated experience with a strong background in all aspects of software application development.
• Demonstrated experience gained in a similar type of role.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of software applications.
• Demonstrated experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365.
• Relevant experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers.
• Relevant experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilizing Agile or Waterf