Supervisor, Software Engineering (IN)

Zebra Technologies Corporation; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

hybrid work

adaptable hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

annual companywide well-being day to‑p

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Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation in Pune seeks a Technical Lead / Supervisor, Software Engineering with a strong full-stack background to drive architecture, mentor engineers, and contribute as an IC using Node.js and GraphQL.

You will partner with clients and cross-functional teams, emphasize observability, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and modern DevOps practices, while guiding delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven IT industry experience in tech lead or leadership roles.
• Hands-on backend development with Node.js, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
• Strong PostgreSQL design, queries, indexing and optimization.
• Frontend knowledge with React, Angular, and TypeScript.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• DevOps experience with containers and orchestration (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).
• Experience with in-memory stores (Redis) and caching.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and practical use of AI tools for coding tasks.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engage with clients to refine requirements into actionable tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Drive architecture and design decisions for new and existing projects.
• Monitor and optimize cloud application performance with the infrastructure team.
• Mentor engineers, fostering continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Contribute as an IC on user story implementation, focusing on backend work.
• Champion Spec Driven Development (SDD) and leverage AI tools to accelerate development.
• Implement telemetry-based observability to ensure system health and reliability.

Skills

Node.js

GraphQL

REST APIs

React

Angular

TypeScript

AWS

Azure

Docker Swarm

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

AI tools

Communication

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

Job Description SummaryJob Description: Technical Lead / Supervisor, Software Engineering

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead / Supervisor, Software Engineering with a strong full-stack background to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our client engagements, acting as a crucial bridge between business requirements and technical execution. You will not only drive technical architecture and design but also remain a hands-on individual contributor, mentoring a team of engineers while leveraging modern AI tools, cloud infrastructure, and observability practices to deliver high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Client Engagement: Lead client interactions, gather and refine technical requirements, and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams working on the same product, as well as with other external or dependent teams on a need basis, to ensure seamless integration, alignment, and delivery.
• Architecture & Design: Spearhead technical design and architectural decisions for new and existing projects whenever necessary.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Performance: Monitor cloud application performance, deeply understand deployed cloud components, and actively collaborate with the infrastructure team to suggest and implement architectural improvements.
• Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to the engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and positive problem-solving.
• Hands-on Development: Act as a strong individual contributor (IC) working on user story implementation, primarily focusing on Node.js and GraphQL backends.
• Modern Engineering Practices: Champion Spec Driven Development (SDD) and efficiently leverage AI concepts and tools (e.g., LLMs, code assistants) to accelerate development workflows.
• System Reliability: Implement and monitor robust telemetry-based observability to ensure system health, performance, and reliability.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of proven experience in the IT industry, with an extensive background in Tech Lead or similar leadership roles.
• Primary Tech Stack: Deep, hands-on expertise in backend development using Node.js, GraphQL , and REST APIs.
• Database Expertise: Strong hands-on proficiency with PostgreSQL, including database schema design, complex query writing, indexing, and query optimization.
• Secondary Tech Stack: Solid working knowledge of frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, and TypeScript.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major cloud providers, specifically AWS and/or Azure, with a strong understanding of core cloud services and deployment models.
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Proven hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools, specifically Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.
• Data & Caching: Strong experience working with in-memory data stores and caches, particularly Redis.
• AI Integration: Familiarity with AI concepts and the practical ability to use AI tools effectively to assist in daily coding and architectural tasks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams, and a proactive, positive attitude toward tackling complex technical challenges.

Benefits

• hybrid work
• adaptable hours
• Summer Flex Fridays
• Focus Fridays
• annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.