Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: The Flink Lead is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of real-time data processing solutions using Apache Flink. This role encompasses overseeing the design, development, testing, deployment, and optimization of Flink-based streaming applications. The Flink Lead will guide all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence, high performance, reliability, scalability, and security in data processing pipelines. Roles & Responsibilities: - Team Leadership and Management - Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Flink developers and data engineers. - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives). - Ensure the team maintains a healthy backlog of well-defined, estimated user stories and tasks. - Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and empower members to achieve their potential. Professional & Technical Skills: - Provide technical guidance and expertise in Flink architecture, streaming design patterns, and best practices. - Collaborate with stakeholders to make architectural and technical decisions for Flink applications. - Define technical requirements, roadmaps, and priorities for real-time data solutions. - Ensure implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure Flink pipelines aligned with industry standards. - Conduct code reviews and enforce coding, quality, and documentation standards. - Guide the team in integrating Flink with other systems (e.g., Kafka, databases, cloud platforms). - Lead verification and validation of Flink workstreams in collaboration with QA and functional leads. - Ensure robust testing (unit, integration, performance) for all Flink applications. - Validate that solutions are fit for purpose and meet business requirements. - Own the security of Flink platforms and applications. - Collaborate with security teams to ensure regular security scans, vulnerability management, and compliance. - Prioritize and resolve security issues within the team’s backlog. Additional Information: - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. - 7+ years of experience in software/data engineering, with 2+ years leading teams. - Deep expertise in Apache Flink and real-time data processing. - Strong knowledge of streaming architectures, event-driven systems, and integration with data sources (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis). - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Proven track record of delivering complex data solutions in Agile environments.

15 years full time education

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