Tech Lead

D. E. Shaw; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

D. E. Shaw is seeking a skilled technologist to collaborate with product managers and back-office teams to translate business needs into robust software solutions.

You will design, develop, and present architecture for high-performance data workflows and reporting tools, mentoring peers along the way. The role emphasizes deep software engineering principles, data structures, and agile practices, requiring strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS or related field
• Strong software development principles and data structures
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and middle back-office teams to identify technical pain points and needs.
• Develop technical solutions, evaluate technologies, and present technology architecture.
• Lead design and development of robust, high-performance software applications for middle back-office teams.
• Mentor developers, conduct design and code reviews, and drive technical execution with stakeholders.

Skills

Software development

Data structures

Architecture

Design patterns

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

In this role, you will be collaborating with product managers and middle back-office business teams to understand the technology landscape and identify pain points in post-trade functions that require technology solutions. Your responsibilities will include developing technical solutions, evaluating technologies, and presenting technology architecture. You will lead the design and development of robust, high-performance software applications for middle back-office teams, including data layers, data quality review and sign-off workflow tools, data analysis tools, and reporting frameworks.

Furthermore, you will serve as a technical mentor to software developers, conduct design and code reviews, and drive technical execution while collaborating closely with stakeholders. Finally, as a techno-functional expert, you will work with cross-functional teams, develop business understanding, conduct technical reviews, analyse product usage and feedback, and drive the technical implementation of product launches.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5 to 8 years of work experience.
• A thorough understanding of software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, architecture, design patterns, and agile methodologies.
• Attention to detail, effectiveness in interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to work independently with focus and discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and a passion for technology.
• Exceptional communication, creative and strategic thinking skills, and technical expertise to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.