Senior Member of Technical Staff - Go/Python Development and Kubernetes

Aptiv; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working hours

Higher Education Opportunities (Udemy,

Life and accident insurance

Creche facility for working parents

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff specializing in Go/Python development and Kubernetes. You will lead architecture and implementation efforts, mentor engineers, and drive DevOps practices across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, guide frontend/backend development, and ensure scalable, high‑availability solutions with modern container orchestration and DevOps tooling.

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, OR STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute technically on architecture and implementation for WRSD

Skills

Go

Python

Cloud development

Leadership

Distributed Agile

English communication

Education

BSc in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Advanced degree appreciated

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

ArgoCD

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Member of Technical Staff - Go/Python Development and Kubernetes

Help shape the future of mobility. Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Your Role

• Lead and contribute technically on architecture and implementation for WRSD
• Define and align technical strategy with business goals in collaboration with stakeholders
• Technically mentor and develop a team of highly skilled software engineers and testers
• Define and guide adoption of DevOps practices with tools like ArgoCD, Terraform, CI/CD and infrastructure automation
• Offer Technical leadership and guidance on Frontend development using Angular JS and Backend development like Node JS, Python
• Guide the team to break down features into testable epics, stories, and tasks with estimates
• Interface with architects, technologists, product managers, developers, engineering program managers, QA, Test, Engineering Operations, and customer-facing teams
• Enhance team skills by providing guidance on good software engineering patterns, DevOps, and MLops practices
• Provide architectural oversight for containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker
• Define and document architecture processes and architectures & present them to team & stakeholders
• Contribute to overall Studio Developer Product strategy and handle other duties as assigned by the Director of Studio Developer Support team during Production issues by guiding in quick issue resolution and root cause analysis
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architecture, design decisions, and deployment processes

Your Background

• BSc (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer / Electrical / Software / Systems / Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Math / Physics, or other STEM field
• Advanced degrees (e.g., MSc, MBA, or PhD) are appreciated, but not required
• At least 14 years of overall experience including at least 9 years on cloud development in Python or Go
• Relevant certifications in Cloud, Kubernetes or DevOps
• 3+ years leading and driving the architecture of R&D projects that are on-cloud and/or on-prem (preferably both) with high availability, scale, and performance criteria.
• Exceptional, inclusive, collaborative team player who leads technically & delivers in distributed agile environment.
• Blend of technical expertise and soft skills; good listener with effective & flexible communications in English

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
• Life and accident insurance
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
• EAP Employee Assistance
• Access to fitness clubs (T&\\C apply)
• Creche facility for working parents

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