Custom Software Engineer

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 : Data Engineering Good to have skills : NA Minimum 15 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : BTECH Summary: seeking a Sr. Manager to spearhead the development of our data management solution that powers Vertex products that provides a connected experience for our customers. This role demands a deep engineering background with hands-on experience in building and scaling production-level systems. The ideal candidate will excel in leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions and will also provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership. Roles and Responsibilities Lead the development of a data management solution that drives our product offerings in the indirect tax ecosystem. Ensure the solution is scalable, reliable, and fully aligned with business objectives. Define and implement best practices in software, and data architectures. Build strong relationships with internal customers, partners, and stakeholders. Work closely with Product, Engineering, and other departments to ensure the data platform meets business requirements. Influence cross-functional initiatives related to data tools, governance, and cross-domain data sharing. Work with teams in defining the product roadmap and building product solutions. Influence and define the long-term vision, mission, and data strategies. Ensure technical designs are thoroughly evaluated and aligned with business objectives. Determine appropriate recruiting of staff to achieve goals and objectives. Interview and Recruit top talent. Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, and encouraging a growth mindset and accountability for outcomes. Interpret how the business strategy links to individual roles and responsibilities. Provide career development opportunities and establish processes and practices for knowledge sharing and communication. Partner with external vendors to address issues, and technical challenges. Manage contract negotiations and renewals to ensure the best outcomes for the company. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in field to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge. Education qualifications:: 12+ years of experience in software development (preferred experience in the data space), with 3+ years of people management experience, demonstrating success in building, growing, and managing multiple teams. Extensive experience in architecting and building complex platform solutions and product integrations. Preferred knowledge of cloud based services and tools in AWS, Azure, Snowflake. Strong experience in building production-level systems implementing DevOps best practices.