Lead Platform Engineer

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work in Bengaluru. In this role, you will develop full-stack solutions and contribute to building engineering capabilities across software and platform engineering.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science, along with significant experience in Cloud Native design patterns and DevSecOps culture. This position focuses on implementing scalable digital solutions that offer great user experiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with modern application architecture methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience with Cloud Native design patterns.
• 8+ years of experience designing and delivering digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse engineering organization to build capabilities.
• Develop full‑stack solutions for positive user experiences.
• Define the testing strategy and implement automated testing frameworks.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Cloud Native design patterns

DevSecOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse engineering organization and contribute to building engineering capabilities across Software and Platform Engineering.
• Develop full‑stack solutions that are highly scalable and distributed, delivering positive user experiences and measurable business growth.
• Implement and support modern digital products that are technologically sound, avoid technical debt, ensure compliance, and meet business outcomes.
• Shape Horizon software developer patterns, leveraging infrastructure as code and providing an opinionated view that accelerates developer onboarding across the enterprise.
• Define the testing strategy for projects and implement automated testing frameworks covering various types of testing.
• Assess risks early in product discovery, considering time constraints, available skills, technologies, and potential technical debt to ensure the team builds only what is truly valuable.
• Use modern product approaches, including rapid prototyping and “show them, don’t tell them” culture, to influence and shape business through partnership with product management and digital product delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience working with modern application architecture methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience with Cloud Native design patterns, preferably on Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
• 8+ years of experience designing and delivering digital solutions following a product‑mindset across multiple delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, CCPM).
• 5+ years of experience within a “DevSecOps” culture, covering Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, Test‑Driven Development, and related practices.
• Familiarity or experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Operational experience supporting and iterating on custom built applications.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and/or Node.js.
• Passion for simplicity and great developer experience.
• Experience scaling an API‑Ecosystem and implementing API‑First integration patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defining and implementing large‑scale, transformative digital solutions.
• Experience working in complex, diverse landscapes (business, technology, regulatory, partners, providers, geographies).
• Experience with software deployment capabilities including Kubernetes.
• Experience in a Platform Engineering team.

Additional Information

• Travel: 0%
• Location: India, Bangalore

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