Krones - Lead Cloud Developer - AWS

Position : Lead Cloud Developer.

Location : Bengaluru.

Who are we?

Krones Digital Solutions India (KDSI) is a subsidiary of the Krones Group and is a part of the Krones Digital community.

The Krones Group, headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, plans, develops, and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process technology, bottling, and packaging, plus intralogistics and recycling.

Every day, millions of bottles, cans and containers are "processed" in Krones lines in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage industries, dairy and liquid food industry as well as in the chemical, pharmaceutical and home & personal care industries.

It is quite likely that the bottle of water, cola or juice in your hand is manufactured in one of the Krones lines!!.

Krones Digital Solutions India is created as of 2023 to be the Technology Competence Centre for Krones, focusing on developing software solutions for the Internal organization as well as for the customers of Krones Global.

Who are we looking for?

Krones Digital Solutions India (KDSI) is looking for a seasoned Lead Cloud Development with deep expertise in AWS, backend engineering (Python), and modern cloud-native architecture.

The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of backend development, API design, and DevOps practices, along with exposure to frontend technologies like Angular or React.

You will lead a cross-functional engineering team, drive backend architecture, and ensure high-quality delivery through best practices in design, development, and deployment.

The role will directly report to Head of Cloud, KDSI and will be based in Bangalore.

What are you in for?

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-native applications on AWS.

- Drive end-to-end implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices using Python.

- Collaborate with frontend developers working in Angular or React to ensure seamless integration between backend and frontend.

- Define and maintain solution architecture and design patterns that align with business needs.

- Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitHub/BitBucket.

- Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

- Mentor and support junior developers, driving continuous improvement in coding practices.

- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues on cloud environments.

- Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to enforce best practices and compliance requirements.

- Participate in Agile/Scrum processes including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.

What is in it for you?

You are a part of a brand-new org setup with a clean slate and a mission to build a People first organization.

You work beyond borders, with international teams seeking and imparting learning through shared/individual experiences and knowledge through the community.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in engineering/computer science/mathematics/physics or a comparable qualification with 9 -12 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in cloud-native architecture and development on AWS.

Skills :

- Strong programming skills in Python; experience with frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI.

- Solid principles, system design and design patterns, coding best practices.

- Solid understanding of API design and development (REST, JSON, OAuth, etc.)

- Working knowledge of JavaScript frameworks Angular and/or React.

- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, etc.

- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, etc.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with ECS or EKS.

- Strong grasp of software design principles, system architecture, and cloud security best practices.

Mandatory Skills :