Lead Software Engineer

Kovai.co is a catalyst, sparking a revolution in the world of enterprise software and B2B SaaS, we are a technology powerhouse delivering best-in-class enterprise software and game-changing SaaS solutions across industries. At Kovai.co, we're rewriting the B2B landscape by empowering over 2,500 businesses worldwide with our award-winning SaaS solutions. Our Products:Biztalk360Turbo360Document360 “UK headquarters. Indian innovation. Global impact.”Our journey has been nothing short of remarkable, having witnessed exponential growth and profitability right from our inception.We are on track towards $30 million in annual revenue – and we're just getting started. Kovai.co is fueled by a tribe of thoughtful helpers, obsessed with empowering customers, uplifting colleagues, and igniting our own journeys. Redefining tech is our game. Are you in? Join Kovai.co – where passion meets purpose.What's the job: Lead Software Engineer What you’ll do on the job:Write a clean well thought out design and code with an emphasis on quality, simplicity and maintainability.Contribute to design reviews, code reviews and test case reviews.Understand and adapt to new technologies, tools, methods, and processes from Microsoft and industry.Influence the team for the right design and technology implementation & give future architectural direction.Communicate effectively and partner well with other disciplines of the project team to deliver high-quality solutions, documentation and support to customers.Engage in DevOps and Agile practices.Who’ll be a good fit:The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in problem solving, system design, and mentoring, while driving high-quality deliverables in a collaborative environment. Problem Solving & Technical ExpertiseStrong analytical and debugging skills with keen attention to detail. Proven ability to optimize system performance for scalability and high availability. Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.Programming & .NET DevelopmentMinimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in .NET Core and Web API development.Mandatory experience with unit testing frameworks and practices.Practical experience with distributed caching (Redis).Exposure to using AI-assisted coding models in development.Ability to understand requirements, provide estimations, and effectively break down tasks for the team.Proactive in identifying issues in existing code and proposing robust solutions.Experience in applying Design patterns and following Design principles in development.DatabaseHands-on experience with NoSQL (ex: MongoDB, CosmosDB, Cassandra etc) databases (mandatory).Strong skills in writing performant queries.Experience with MongoDB (preferred).CloudBasic understanding of cloud services is required.Experience with Microsoft Azure is preferred.Leadership & MentoringPrior experience leading and guiding engineering teams.Strong code review practices to ensure high standards and maintainable codebase.Ability to mentor and support team members in their growth.Other skills:Experience with Agile methodologies; prior experience as a Scrum Master is a plus.Exposure to Angular is beneficial.Familiarity with containerization and microservices architecture is an advantage.Passionate about exploring and adapting to new technologies.Experience with Search tools such as Algolia, Elastic Search.Equal Opportunities:Kovai.co is committed to building a workforce that reflects the richness of our society. We believe in fostering a culture of belonging and respect for all. Kovai.co stands firmly against discrimination, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone to build a successful career.