Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead
Project Role Description : Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives.
Must have skills : Workday Extend
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the technical vision and architectural framework of bespoke software projects. This role requires guiding teams through the entire lifecycle of software development, from initial design concepts to final delivery. The position demands ensuring that development practices meet high standards for quality, scalability, and performance, all while aligning with the broader business goals. Collaboration with various stakeholders and continuous evaluation of technical approaches are integral parts of the daily routine, fostering innovation and effective problem-solving within the team environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the establishment and enforcement of development standards to maintain code quality and consistency.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Mentor and support team members to enhance their technical skills and professional growth.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize development processes and delivery timelines.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Workday Extend.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices for scalable solutions.
- Experience in leading software development teams and managing project delivery.
- Ability to design and implement robust, maintainable, and high-performance software systems.
- Familiarity with integration techniques and APIs within enterprise environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative technical solutions.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Workday Extend.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
Must Have -
Roles and Skills Needed: Workday Extend Developer Role: Develop an events volunteering application within Workday Extend to integrate with Workday CRM and Event Planning technology for Project Beacon. Skills: Expertise in Workday Extend development and configuration. Proficiency in Workday Studio, integrations, and APIs. Experience with event management or CRM application development. Strong understanding of Workday security and data models. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Strong backend engineering background with expertise in building scalable systems using Python, C#, Java or similar, and hands-on experience with microservices, REST APIs, Kafka, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) — preferably with exposure to secure, low-latency architectures. Demonstrated interest or experience in GenAI/Agentic AI systems — including building or integrating with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude), use of tools like LangChain, LangGraph, Copilot, or vector DBs, or implementing AI agent orchestration logic in real-world workflows. Comfortable working in AI-first environments, with experience using modern developer tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git), and exposure to prompt engineering, embeddings, or AI-based toolchains preferred. Supplier Recast

15 years full time education

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