Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack Engineer)

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

Job description

The Development Lead will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development process, including project planning, development, testing, deployment as well as leading a team of developers. The Lead will be responsible for managing the day-to-day development activities and will work closely with the Development Manager and other department heads to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project plans, including project scope, timelines, and budgets
• Contribute to development activities related to projects actively with hands on code implementations.
• Produce innovative ideas for improve UI interface. Deep understanding of user interface designs
• Determining application functions and building objectives with the team
• Monitor project progress, adjust as necessary to ensure timely completion, and

communicate project status and progress to leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality

standards

• Lead and mentor a team of developers
• Establish and maintain a high-performing team through regular team meetings and professional development opportunities
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, and lead by example
• Ensuring that written code falls in line with the project objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day development activities, including project planning, development,
• testing, and deployment
• Identifying and resolving immediate and potential issues with applications
• Ensure that the team is following best practices for software development, including coding

standards and version control protocols

• Conduct regular code reviews of team members
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the offshore development team and other departments, including design, product management, and QA
• Work with the Development Manager to identify and implement process improvements to

increase efficiency and productivity.

• Keep up to date with the latest developments in web technologies and big data to ensure that the team is using the most appropriate tools and techniques.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in software development management, including at least
• 3 years of experience leading an offshore development team
• Well versed with the any of the JS framework (React, Angular, VueJS details mentioned below) along with hands on experience.
• Experience with customer-facing web applications and architectures
• Full stack development experience (Java development, database design and development, UI)
• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a team of developers
• Experience working with remote teams and a proven ability to establish and maintain effective communication channels
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle, including discovery, design,development, testing, deployment, maintenance
• Experience with software best practices, coding standards and version control protocols
• Knowledge of current frameworks, SDKs, APIs, and libraries.
• A strong portfolio of top-class coding and builds to your name.
• Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Hands on experience with below technologies
  • Spring Boots
  • Advance Java
  • Kafka
  • SQL
  • Microservices (optional)
  • Kubernetes / Docker(optional).
  • React/ Angular/ VueJS

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Development Lead to join our team and help us deliver world-class applications. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in a rapidly growing company and make a real impact on the success of our projects. The Lead will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and an experienced team of developers.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location: This position can be located in Pune.

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

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