Head Solution Delivery

Job Description

The Head, Solution Engineering is responsible for leading a team of software engineers to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that meet the needs of the organization. He/She is responsible for ensuring that the software solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required level of quality.

Team Leadership and Development: 

● Lead and mentor a team of Technical Leads and Solution Engineers. 

● Provide technical guidance and support to team members.

Solutions Architecture Standards: 

● Establish and enforce solution design standards and best practices. 

● Conduct regular design reviews to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines. 

Innovation and Continuous Improvement: 

● Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends. 

● Identify opportunities for solution innovation and enhancements.

Technical Expertise: 

● Demonstrate deep technical knowledge across various domains and technologies. 

● Provide guidance on selecting appropriate technologies for different projects.

Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience (10+ years) in solution design, architecture, and technical leadership. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities. 
• Experience with agile development practices and project management. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, multiple teams and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Java Programming: Strong understanding of Java syntax, language features, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Java Development Frameworks: Familiarity with popular Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate for building robust and scalable applications.
• Strong understanding of clean architecture principles, SOLID principles, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Database Management: Knowledge of database management systems like MySQL or Oracle, and proficiency in SQL for database querying and manipulation.
• RESTful Web Services: Understanding of RESTful architecture and experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs using frameworks like Spring MVC.
• Understanding of Kotlin programming language and modern Android development practices.
• Understanding of Android Jetpack components and architecture components such as ViewModel, LiveData, and Room.
• Experience with Retrofit for RESTful API integration and network communication.
• Understanding of Swift programming language and modern iOS development practices.
• Understanding of iOS development frameworks and architectural patterns.
• Experience with data modeling, database management, and data fetching using iOS Core Data.
• Version Control Systems: Proficiency in using version control systems like Git for code management, collaboration, and version control.
• Build Tools and Dependency Management: Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle for project automation, dependency management, and build configuration.
• Testing Frameworks: Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, or TestNG for writing unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing.
• Deployment and Containerization: Knowledge of deployment techniques and containerization technologies like Docker for packaging, deploying, and scaling Java applications.
• Security: Understanding of Java security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices to prevent security vulnerabilities.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Ability to analyse and optimize the performance of Java applications by identifying bottlenecks, optimizing algorithms, and tuning configurations.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI for automating build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Microservices Architecture: Familiarity with microservices architecture principles and experience in building and deploying microservices-based applications using Java and related frameworks.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills to diagnose and resolve issues in Java applications, including memory leaks, performance issues, and runtime errors.