Lead Engineer-Platform Innovations

Role: Lead Engineer - Platform Innovations

Experience: >= 8 years

Location: Remote within India

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Engineer - Platform Innovations to lead our team of 15+ engineers in scaling our platform as a service offering. This role is pivotal in driving technical excellence, architectural innovation, and strategic scalability for India’s largest early childhood education organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multiple web application frameworks like Next.js and Laravel, and experience in building and scaling platforms, and proven management expertise to mentor and lead high-performing engineering teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of 15+ engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and career growth opportunities to team members.

1. Technical Excellence and Scalability

• Oversee the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance platforms.
• Ensure robust platform services to support education-focused products at scale.

1. Strategic Platform Innovation

• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance platform offerings and improve user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical goals with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities in Detail

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative platform solutions.
• Establish best practices in software engineering, ensuring maintainability, security, and scalability.
• Manage team workflows, set priorities, and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Explore and integrate the latest tools and technologies to future-proof the platform.
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to deliver impactful platform features tailored to user needs.

Critical Success Factors

• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in Next.js, Laravel, and other web application frameworks.
• Strong understanding of system design, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and API development.
• Experience with microservices architecture and scaling platforms in high-growth environments.
• Leadership and Management:
• Proven experience managing and growing engineering teams of 15+ members.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team while maintaining a high standard of technical delivery.
• Strategic Thinking:
• Demonstrated ability to align technical innovations with business goals.
• Keen eye for improving user experiences and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration Skills:
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.