Role Name: Lead Software Development Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Software Development Department Lead to spearhead our engineering initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team of developers, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex multi-domain projects, and establishing technical excellence across the department. You will bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and technical execution, ensuring that our cutting-edge solutions in Video Analytics, Fintech, and Hardware-Software communication are scalable, robust, and industry-leading.

Experience:

5-8 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with financial security standards and data compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management
- Directly manage and mentor the software development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.




- Define resource requirements and lead recruitment efforts to scale the engineering department.

Project & Lifecycle Oversight
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end development lifecycle for all core projects, from initial architecture to final deployment and maintenance.
- Ensure technical debt is managed effectively while meeting critical business milestones.

Process Optimization
- DevOps Implementation: Establish and refine CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure monitoring to increase deployment velocity and system reliability.
- Agile Evangelism: Foster and iterate upon Agile project development methodologies, ensuring sprints are well-structured and delivery is predictable.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Deep technical expertise in JavaScript (Node.js/React/Vue), Java (Spring Boot), and PostgreSQL.
2. Expertise in relational DB like postgres or equivalent
3. Exceptional system design knowledge with a

📌 Software Development Engineer Lead (Chennai)
🏢 KS Smart Solutions
📍 Chennai