Director of Software Engineering | 16 to 22 YoE | US-headquartered Cloud, Data and AI Services Organisation | Bengaluru

About the role:

Lead the India Software Engineering practice, overseeing the design, build and modernisation of GCP applications, and partner closely with US leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across both regions.

What you need:

• 8+ years in software engineering, with deep exposure to building enterprise-grade applications in cloud environments.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams, with a track record of success across global, cross-border delivery set-ups.
• Strong grounding in software architecture, including cloud-native design principles and modern engineering practices.
• Practical command of core GCP services — App Engine, Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on skills in Java, Python or Node.js, along with familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Django.
• A solid handle on Agile and DevOps ways of working, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, plus strong communication skills across technical and business audiences.

What you'll do:

• Take ownership of delivery execution, quality benchmarks and project timelines across the India engineering teams.
• Plan and manage headcount, capacity, bench allocation and team utilisation for the local practice.
• Shape the technical capability roadmap, including upskilling and Google Cloud certification pathways for the team.
• Set coding standards, quality frameworks and drive ongoing improvement across the engineering process.
• Own local recruitment, performance reviews, career development and retention initiatives across the India team.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to maintain consistent delivery standards, support client outcomes and manage escalations.

Note:

• Looking for candidates from IT service-based organisations.