DE-Application Engineering Technical Lead - II-VG-W4-PI Tech0249

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<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"><p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p><p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p><p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p></div><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Technology Consulting</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Title: Application Engineering Technical Lead - II</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>EY Technology:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>EY Technology </strong>supports our technology needs through three business units:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Client Technology (CT)</strong> - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT)</strong> – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Information Security (Info Sec) </strong>- Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>The opportunity</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This role provides expert-level IT technical lead services, including the integration and implementation of technologies, while applying deep backend expertise to optimize performance, ensure secure architecture, and enhance system scalability.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serve as the technical owner and enforcer of Mobile COE best practices and standards.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure architectural consistency with the rest of the enterprise mobile app (a large-scale, mature application).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Mentor junior iOS engineers and guide platform-aligned designs.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Review and validate technical designs for consistency across teams.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Understand mobile-specific constraints (e.g., App Store release cycles, supporting multiple production versions).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to platform policies, such as the organization’s WebView policies.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Acts as a key technical liaison with stakeholders, effectively communicating technical implications, project risks, and solution strategies.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintains expertise in IT methodologies, architecture design, and enterprise standards; mentors staff and ensures team adoption of evolving standards.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Reviews, authors, and approves technical documentation and architecture diagrams.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drives continuous improvement in technical standards, methodologies, and the adoption of emerging technologies.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participates in product life cycle reviews (design, code, test), and serves as a technical advisor across project meetings.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensures compliance with IT and Information Security policies, validating that deliverables meet internal and external requirements.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Leads or contributes to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Applies deep server-side development skills, focusing on performance optimization, secure architecture, and database efficiency.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Troubleshoots complex system performance issues and recommends improvements to optimize data flow across services and APIs.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensures scalable and resilient backend functionality, with proactive measures for increased system demands.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Skills and attributes for success</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Technical Skills</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Node</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Node.js and TypeScript, with strong foundational expertise.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">API design experience, including:    API gateway concepts, microservices, GraphQL</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Infrastructure: Nginx routing → comprehensive understanding expected , Auth0 / Authentication patterns , Observability for Performance and Stability, SLA budget management</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Cloud &amp; DevOps Requirements</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong familiarity with AWS, specifically: Building and managing Lambdas, Using DynamoDB for data storage, Hosting microservices using AWS tooling</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Leadership &amp; Influence</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Tech Leads are expected to be seen as leaders of the team and strong partners to the triad (PM + DM + TL).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Influence backlog prioritization, work allocation, and tech direction.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Coaching &amp; Mentorship</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Mentor junior developers and help build technical talent in Hyderabad.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Platform Stewardship</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Be “owners of the platform” — identifying tech debt, performance issues, and non-functional needs.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>To qualify for the role, you must have</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Minimum 8 years of experience in software development, architecture, and system integration.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA), or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Expertise in software architecture, system design, and technical leadership for enterprise applications.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hands-on experience with Agile, Confluence, JIRA, and monitoring and refining dashboards; knowledge of continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and optimize system performance.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence technical decisions.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in mentoring teams, establishing technical standards, and driving continuous process improvement.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Ideally, you’ll also have</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What we look for</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What working at EY offers</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:</span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.</span></p><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"><p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p><p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p><p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p><p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p></div>