Lognormal Analytics

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems. You will drive technical initiatives, and mentor junior engineers. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality, scalable, and performant solutions that align with the company's architectural goals and business needs. You will contribute to technical strategy, architectural decisions, and process improvements, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.Key Outcomes/Objectives :- Design and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance software architectures.- Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.- Ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices across the team, acting as a champion for engineering rigor.- Drive the resolution of complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of innovative solutions, leading the way in overcoming technical obstacles.- Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps and strategic plans, influencing the future direction of the product/sub-product.Core Responsibilities :Technical Leadership and Architecture :- Design and implement complex software components and features with a focus on scalability, performance, and Contribute to sub-product or feature-level architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with overall system architecture.- Lead technical discussions within the team, influencing design choices and engineering practices.- Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development lifecycle.- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency.Code Development and Quality Assurance :- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.- Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to quality standards across the team .- Develop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to improve software reliability.- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and technical debt.Mentorship and Team Collaboration :- Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical development, best practices, and Lead technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.- Be an active contributor in your Community of Practice : You play an active role in the OVO Engineering community on all things related to engineering, sharing practices and offering firsthand experience to the wider communityProject Execution and Agile Practices :- Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to ensure timely and efficient delivery.- Break down complex projects into well-defined, executable tasks and contribute to sprint commitments.- Monitor delivery progress and technical dependencies, proactively resolving potential blockers.- Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term engineering strategies for sub-products and and Knowledge Sharing :- Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and API specifications.- Share knowledge and expertise through presentations, workshops, and documentation.- Contribute to the development of internal tools and of Practice :- Contribute to the appropriate Community of Practice (CoP) for your role by leading discussions, sharing practices, offering firsthand experience to the wider community, engaging in knowledge exchange / cross-pollination to further your craft.- Create content and and individually contribute to the stated successful outcomes for this CoPQualifications :Education / Experience :- Bachelor's or Masters degree in a technical field or equivalent qualifications, or substantial industry experience demonstrating comparable expertise- 5-8 years of hands-on software development experience with a strong track record of delivering high-quality code.- Committed to technical excellence and clean code, with the ability to work in Agile, Lean software teams- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software architectures.- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers- Ability to thrive in high-ownership environmentsSkills :- Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Node.js, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React Native, and React.js, with a focus on building and maintaining microservices-based architectures.- Equivalent experience with related technologies and frameworks will also be considered.- Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems.- Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS (Azure is not preferred), along with expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.- Strong understanding of database systems and data modeling.- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.- Strong leadership and mentorship skills.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.- Strategic thinking and planning skills. 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