The Role:

We’re seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our India-based engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance software solutions, while ensuring smooth collaboration and overlap with US-based teams. This role combines hands-on engineering responsibilities with opportunities to mentor junior engineers, contribute to architecture discussions, and support enterprise-grade systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, clean code, and working across modern tech stacks.
Experience: 7+ Years 
On-site role

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions.
• Be able to articulate implementation at all levels.
• Ensure quality of one or more application codebases and alignment with development standards.
• Applies technical capabilities within his own discipline to coach and develop junior employees.
• Designs highly complex applications, interfaces and integration with a modest number of systems.
• Responsible for performance engineering of the enterprise software architecture, and providing functional guidance, advice, and/or training to other application developers.
• Modest advanced code development, code review and day-to-day support duties.
• Researching and evaluating tools to support domain-specific needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency with Javascript, React, Node.js, Python or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming.
• Should have good hands on experience with any cloud service.
• Ability to create database schemas that represent and support business needs.
• Familiarity with databases like MySQL, MongoDB, Dynamo, PostgreSQL or MSSQL.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications.
• Good understanding of code versioning tools such as git.
• Experience with container technology such as Docker and container orchestration tools.
• Automate CI / CD workflow for each of the projects that have been onboarded.
• Knowledge of API specifications like GraphQL and REST standards.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Ability to utilize AI Assisted coding tools.

Work Schedule:

• Must be available for ~2 hours of evening work to overlap with US teams (until approximately 11:30 PM IST)

What we offer:

• A culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being - including Work From Home Fridays
• Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive health benefits
• Work with a collaborative, global team of engineers who thrive on solving complex challenges
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern DevOps tooling at scale
• Professional growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and access to new technologies
• Leadership that recognizes contributions and supports career advancement
• The chance to shape DevOps best practices and directly influence company-wide engineering culture
• A people-first environment where your ideas matter and innovation is encouraged 

The position is for our German-based client Volkswagen Group (CARIAD), offering global carmakers a full spectrum of connected vehicle platforms and mobility services. Successful candidates will be expected to work in an international environment and spend a few weeks in Germany.

You’ll be a member of the international connected car team. We are proud of what we have created in the domain of connected cars, managing more than 25+ Million vehicles on our platform and providing more than 50+ various connected car services (infotainment, telematics, V2X/Car2x). The connected vehicle platform is provided on-premises and as a cloud solution on AZURE. We also support your development through our internal portal called the Academy. So, get in touch if you’re looking to work for the best German carmakers on challenging projects in a culture that prizes freedom and responsibility. 

Personal and professional development

 / Internal workshops & learning initiatives via Academy and online portals
 / German language classes compensation
 / Professional certifications reimbursement
 / Participation in professional local & global communities
 / Growth and development possibilities

We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master with at least 5+ years of experience in the software industry, international projects and a minimum of 3+ years of working in a DevOps environment.

You will be working as part of a cross-functional team that takes responsibility for their applications throughout the full lifecycle. The team is currently working with a focus on design and development and will expand its focus to operational and automation aspects. We would like you to bring in your DevOps knowledge and experience to contribute to delivering excellency by the connected car team.

Mandatory mindset, skillset and experience

As a Scrum Master, you serve as the guiding force for the development team, enabling seamless collaboration, removing obstacles, and ensuring agile principles are consistently applied to deliver value efficiently.

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies
  • Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure meetings are focused, time-boxed, and outcome-driven.
  • Sprint Planning & Backlog Grooming
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a prioritized backlog.
• Help the team estimate and commit to realistic sprint goals.
• Remove Impediments
• Actively identify and resolve blockers that hinder team progress.
• Escalate issues when necessary (e.g., infrastructure delays, access issues).
• Coach Agile Principles
• Promote agile values and continuous improvement.
• Guide the team in adopting agile best practices tailored to DevOps.
• You work in close collaboration with the stakeholders to maintain transparency on project progress and ensure alignment of goals and expectations across all parties.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for their work from design through implementation and into operations.
• Prior experience working in agile teams is essential, ideally with methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset is key—candidates must be willing to work closely with team members, sharing responsibility, workload, and recognition.
• A genuine interest in understanding the functional domain of the applications being developed is expected, along with a commitment to building subject matter expertise.
• Strong communication skills, a good command of English, and the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team are required. 

Ideal candidates should also have

• Experience with software development experience
• Experience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management skills — able to align diverse interests and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with backlog grooming, user story writing, and acceptance criteria definition.
• Willingness to work closely with developers, designers, testers, and other roles.
• Ability to share responsibility and credit, fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Comfortable facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Eagerness to understand the business domain and become a subject matter expert.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience working in distributed or cross-cultural teams is a must.

What is important is having some of the skills, but also having ideas to bring to the table, wanting to have input into how we do things and wanting to pick up new skills along the way.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

 The Benefits  

This is a Full-Time position based in Ahmedabad 

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: 

• Flexibility, with hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts.

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. 

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. 

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.