Technology Lead - Application Development ( Python, AWS)

Ameriprise Financial

  • Gurgaon, Haryana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Lead Dsgn Engineering will participate in driving the development efforts around cloud technologies. Collaborate with vendor/contractor partners to develop and implement the detailed design, configuration, and engineering strategies/solutions to deliver cloud engineering solutions while remaining focused on security, uptime, and performance. Provide troubleshooting and resolution to complex problems/issues. Role also entitles to provide functional engineering leadership and direction to cloud team(s) of significant scope/impact (employees, contract personnel and vendor partners) dedicated to portfolio(s) of technical business applications and/or services, including: operational maintenance, production support, front-line management of incidents, development support, and proactive/preventative analysis and focused on development of a custom governance automation platform. Serve as technical point-person and cloud expert for issues, needs and projects activities and multiple areas of responsibility.Key Responsibilities
Cloud Leadership
- Provide oversight and leadership to cloud team and technical leads
- Delegate and prioritize work to ensure effective execution of team/function deliverables
- Ensure knowledge transfer and cross-training of team to effectively support the business Product Support Maintenance & Documentation
- Drive proliferation of existing technology investments and capabilities to enable business efficiencies
- Escalation point with vendors or users on current product capabilities and enhancement requests
- Work closely with Team leads to maintain Documentations, CMDB, maintenances, contacts and contracts
Implementation- Establish and manage goals, reporting needs, key performance indicators / early indicators and dashboards for measurement of operation success
- Develop and/or oversee development of configurations, monitoring procedures and break/fix documentationMaintain Skill-Set & Relationships- Maintain a broad understanding of business, business needs, and how assigned technologies drive and support the business.- Maintain strong relationship with key business partners driving technology consumption – understand their road-map and align technologies capabilities to achieve itPerform complicated, difficult, and independent assignments in the Cloud platform team and ongoing production support for multiple technologies with the technical area of expertise. Responsible for designing, reviewing and approving and deploying robust, stable and manageable solutions while minimizing hardware/software/network downtime. Frequently assist in the procurement, configuration, and integration of new technologies.Ensure code reviews and regular maintenance is performed as required. Actively collaborate with fellow members of the team and contractors/vendors on bridge calls to design and deliver cloud engineering solutions in an expeditious manner.Ensure the uptime and response time SLAs/OLAs for services are met and or exceeded. Pro-actively monitor the stability and performance of various technologies within the area of expertise and takes appropriate corrective action before an incident or problem occurring.Accountable to manage Escalations from fellow engineers and handle troubleshooting & Incident Management ~~ Proactive Monitoring & Preventative Maintenance ~~ Analysis ~~ Leadership & Partnerships ~~ Processes, Standards & Best Practices ~~ Documentation ~~ Continuous Learning
Manage effective relationships and works in partnership with leadership, team members, vendors, and contractors to deliver robust technical solutions ensuring that service level commitments and project time lines are maintained. Provide technical expertise, leadership, direction and prioritization of work to team members ensuring outstanding service delivery.
Frequently mentor, coach and contribute to the development of peers and other team members.
Continuously develop specialized knowledge and technical subject matter expertise by remaining apprised of Industry trends, the direction of emerging technologies, and their potential value to the business. Effectively present the value proposition of business appropriate emerging technologies to technology leadership.Required Qualifications
7-10 years of Software Development experience in a professional environment and/or comparable experience.
Demonstrated experience leading a team of Technical Engineers.
Hands-on expertise with application design, software development and automated testing.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud with Python programming language and Operating system.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to problem solve in the technology space and the ability to influence and optimize input from key stakeholders in the standard setting processProven ability to participate in, and contribute simultaneously to, multiple work streams including planning, logistics, communication, and follow up across a diverse and virtual teamPreferred Qualifications
Bachelors/Masters Degree in computer science, engineering, IT or equivalent technical degree.
Proven experience in AWS, Azure and Python development.About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.Full-Time/Part-Time Full timeTimings (2:00p-10:30p)India Business Unit AWMPO AWMP&S President's OfficeJob Family Group Technology

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