Senior / Lead Engineer (Full Stack)

Cognicor; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Remote work options

Support for learning and development

Job summary

Cognicor, located in Ernakulam, India, is seeking a Full Stack Senior/Lead Engineer to develop a next-generation AI SaaS platform for financial advisors. In this pivotal role, you will manage application architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI Engineering and UX design. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science with a minimum of 3 years of software development experience. Advantages include competitive benefits and a supportive culture focused on career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in software development, with 2 years in a technical lead role.
• Experience in an AI SaaS Product environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of next-generation AI SaaS platform.
• Manage end-to-end application architecture, design, and deployment.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Mentor junior developers and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Software development experience

DevOps practices

Database management

API design

Testing & QA

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Senior/ Lead Engineer to drive the development of a next-generation AI SaaS platform that serves as a copilot for financial advisors. As a leader in a dynamic team, you’ll manage end-to-end application architecture, design, and deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including AI Engineering, UX design, DevOps, and QA. This role is pivotal in delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Design & Development:Collaborate with UX designers to build intuitive, high-performing user interfaces and deliver exceptional user experiences tailored to financial advisors.
• Code Quality & Testing:Ensure the delivery of robust, quality-driven code through best practices in testing and QA.
• DevOps Leadership:Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration using DevOps tools (Docker, K8S, Jenkins, HAProxy, NGINX, and Sentry) to optimize the development workflow.
• Database Management:Oversee the design and optimization of databases using MongoDB, Redis, and ELK to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Gen AI & LLM - Exposure towards Open AI, other LLMs, RAG Pipelines, Agentic framework will be added advantage
• Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams:Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, QA, and other engineering teams to align project objectives with platform goals.
• Mentorship and Guidance:Mentor junior developers, promote a high-performance culture of continuous learning, and drive team success.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical lead role (preferably for Lead role), ideally within an AI SaaS Product environment.

Technical Skills

• DevOps:Experience with Docker, Kubernetes; CI/CD – Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
• Database:Hands-on experience with NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) databases
• API design:Understanding of API design (RESTful and GraphQL) and microservices architecture.
• Testing & QA:Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and best practices.

System Design

• Ability to design scalable, high-performance applications.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns (MVC, MVVM, Microservices).
• Understanding of distributed systems, caching mechanisms, and data storage.

Code Quality & Standards

• Strong knowledge of best practices in coding, code review, and refactoring.
• Experience with code documentation and maintaining codebase consistency.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams.
• Mentorship experience and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• UX Design and Development experience, particularly with a focus on enhancing the user journey in AI-driven Copilot applications.
• Familiarity with Financial or Wealth Management Applications is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Career Development:Opportunities for growth and advancement in a rapidly expanding SaaS AI Product Company.
• Collaborative Culture:Join a diverse, collaborative team where every voice matters.
• Competitive Benefits:Comprehensive healthcare, remote work options, and support for continued learning and development.

Join us to make an impact in transforming financial advisory services with cutting-edge AI technology!