Lead Software Engineer

Company Description Sia is a next-generation global management consulting group Founded in 1999 we were born digital Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility We re optimists for change and we help clients initiate navigate and benefit from transformation We believe optimism is a force multiplier helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services our consultants serve clients worldwide Our expertise delivers results Our optimism transforms outcomes Heka ai is the independent brand of Sia Partners dedicated to AI solutions We host many AI-powered SaaS solutions that can be combined with consulting services or used independently to provide our customers with solutions at scale As a Lead Software Engineer you will be at the forefront of designing and developing innovative AI-powered solutions and driving large-scale projects in Python back-end development You will architect complex systems lead a team of engineers and ensure smooth integration of AI and machine learning models into back-end infrastructures We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to drive the architecture and proof of concepts POCs In this role you will mentor a team of engineers and act as the technical subject matter expert solving complex programming and design challenges Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture design and development of back-end systems using Python with a focus on integrating AI and machine learning models into scalable applications Collaborate closely with data scientists to deploy optimize and scale AI ML models ensuring their seamless functionality in production environments Lead efforts to containerize AI-driven applications using Docker and Kubernetes managing both development and production environments Use Terraform and Helm to manage cloud infrastructure automating deployment processes and ensuring scalability on platforms like GCP and AWS Oversee database interactions optimize performance and ensure data integrity across SQL and NoSQL databases PostgreSQL MongoDB Set up monitoring using Prometheus Grafana and logging frameworks Loki ELK stack to ensure the reliability and security of deployed AI models and applications Participate in client-facing consulting projects providing technical leadership and expertise in developing AI-powered SaaS solutions Participation in our consulting assignments with our clients Development of our Software-as-a-Service products from Heka ai Support to Data Scientists Data Engineers and DevOps Engineers in projects with a strong Data component Back-end software development in Python development of microservices and tools executed on the server interaction with a database REST API server authentication etc Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes Continuous integration management of continuous software integration tests writing artifacts building etc Contribution to the back end front-end and software architecture of applications Qualifications Education Bachelor s master s degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related field Experience 6 years of experience in software development with a focus on Python back-end development Skills Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Flask or Django Extensive experience with cloud platforms GCP AWS and microservices architecture Strong knowledge of Docker Kubernetes and CI CD pipelines GitLab Database management with PostgreSQL MongoDB Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code IaC Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams Additional Information What We Offer Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI projects in a global consulting environment Leadership development programs and training sessions at our global centers A dynamic and collaborative team environment with diverse projects Position based in Mumbai onsite Sia is an equal opportunity employer All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs