Description :

Role Overview :

The AVP Engineering will lead the complete technology build and delivery of the BLive Mobility platform, a global SaaS solution integrating EV fleet management, charging infrastructure, driver operations, and carbon management.

This role demands a hands-on engineering leader who can architect, code when needed, and manage a cross-functional team across frontend, backend, DevOps, and QA. The AVP will define the technical roadmap, drive system design, ensure performance and security, oversee database migration, and lead the transition from a monolithic to a microservices-based architecture to scale the platform across India and globally.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technology Leadership & Platform Ownership :

- Own the end-to-end engineering strategy, roadmap, and execution for the BLive Mobility platform.

- Architect and build a scalable, modular, multi-tenant SaaS platform integrating Fleet, Charging, Driver, and Carbon modules.

- Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate feature roadmaps into sprint-ready engineering plans.

- Drive continuous delivery, code quality, and release discipline for platform reliability and uptime.

- Manage system scalability, availability, and cost optimization on AWS Cloud.

2. Hands-On Development & Architecture :

- Lead by example contribute to coding, architecture design, and code reviews where required.

- Deep expertise in Node.js/NestJS, microservices, and AWS Cloud Architecture.

- Provide technical direction for Flutter and React-based frontend development.

- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Ansible).

- Design and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka, SQS, SNS with strong observability using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana.

- Oversee database migration projects, ensuring seamless transition from monolith to microservices.

- Manage integrations with ERP systems, OEM telematics, CIAM, and external APIs.

- Partner with DevOps for secure, automated, and observable infrastructure (CI/CD IaC).

3. Engineering Execution & Team Leadership :

- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team (Frontend, Backend, DevOps, QA).

- Create a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.

- Conduct regular technical and database schema reviews.

- Collaborate with Product and Business teams for effective sprint planning and delivery.

- Oversee vendor and partner integrations for accelerated project timelines.

4. AI, Data, and Innovation :

- Drive adoption of AI/ML for predictive analytics, route optimization, and carbon insights.

- Work with data teams to establish real-time, event-driven data pipelines.

- Explore emerging technologies to enhance platform intelligence and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and engineering leadership.

- Proven track record in building or scaling multi-tenant SaaS platforms.

- Deep expertise in Node.js/NestJS, microservices, and AWS Cloud Architecture.

- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), containerization, and IaC (Terraform/Ansible).

- Strong understanding of event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, SNS) and cloud observability (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).

- Proficiency in Flutter and React for modern frontend architecture.

- Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB, DynamoDB).

- Proven experience in database migration and monolith-to-microservices transformation.

- Exposure to security, compliance, and performance tuning at scale.

- Ability to make build-vs-buy decisions, manage vendors, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- Prior experience in EV mobility, fleet tech, logistics, or IoT platforms.

- Familiarity with AI/ML integrations, telematics data, or carbon analytics.

Soft Skills :

- Strategic thinker with a builders mindset.

- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

- Analytical, solution-oriented, and detail-focused.

- Passionate about mentoring and growing technical talent.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with focus on execution speed and product excellence.

Engineering Lead