Lead Technical Architect – Sites & Services

General Mills; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company in Mumbai is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to define and implement the architecture for the BTFE mobile application. This role requires extensive experience in mobile app development and cloud technologies. Responsibilities include leading technical design, guiding teams, and optimizing performance. Seeking candidates passionate about innovation and technology in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading engineering teams and providing technical guidance.
• Ability to deliver results across multiple projects and connect efforts.
• Deep expertise in mobile development (iOS and Android) and cloud systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and implement technical solutions for the BTFE mobile application.
• Lead architectural design and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Mobile application development

Cloud technologies

Technical leadership

Database technologies

CI/CD pipelines

Security best practices

Job description

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Position Title

Lead Technical Architect

Function/Group

Digital & Technology

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

Regular

Role Reports to

Sr. D&T Manager

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good.

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC), Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI), Global Shared Services (GSS), Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption.

The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime.

Purpose of the role

The Lead Technical Architect for the BTFE mobile application will be responsible for defining, designing, and implementing the technical vision & architecture for the application. This role requires a deep understanding of mobile application development, cloud technologies, and security best practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead Architectural Design and Implementation: Define, design, and implement complex, scalable, and secure technical solutions across multiple business units, aligning with overall technology direction and strategic objectives.
• Technical Guidance and Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to mid- and junior-level engineers.
• Technology Strategy and Innovation: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, recommending solutions to address business needs and improve efficiency.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical solutions and project delivery.
• Performance Optimization and Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and critical technical issues.
• Technical Debt Management: Assess and manage technical debt, proposing and implementing strategies for mitigation and improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams, inspiring others through technical expertise and strategic guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results across multiple teams and projects, connecting and aligning cross-functional efforts.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep expertise in mobile application development, including experience with native (iOS and Android) and/or cross-platform frameworks.
• Extensive experience with database technologies, including both relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Proven ability to design and implement highly available and scalable systems, with a strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience with security best practices for mobile applications and cloud-based systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for mobile application development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Energizes and inspires others
• Grows by deepening and sharing expertise
• Challenges with strategic courage
• Delivers impactful results across teams
• Connects and aligns cross-functional efforts