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Job PurposeThe Engineering Lead leads a high-performing development team responsible for AOT’s suite of interconnected digital solutions designed for the public and private sectors. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with people management, ensuring that the team is empowered to do their best work building scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications that drive meaningful impact in civic and government services. The Engineering Lead fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability, working closely with cross-functional partners to align technical execution with strategic goals. Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.12+ years in software development, including 2+ years in engineering leadership.Experience delivering enterprise or public sector digital products.Strong skills in full-stack development (5+ years), cloud architecture, and system integration.Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, React, and workflow/BPM tools (e.g., Camunda).Up-to-date knowledge of AI, Gen AI, LLMs, and ML integration.Proven leadership, agile development, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred QualificationsBackground in low-code/no-code platforms or process automation tools.Familiarity with government digital standards and procurement environments.Experience managing open-source or hybrid-source software projects.Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).Exposure to machine learning & LLMs: familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and NLP/LLM solutions (OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face models, etc.).Working ConditionsWork Arrangement: An occasionally hybrid opportunity based out of our Trivandrum office.Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, user research, or conferences.On-Call Requirements: Light on-call rotation may be required depending on operational needs.Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with overlap with PST required as needed.