002ARC - Platform Development Lead
Name of the position: Platform Development Lead Location: Coimbatore/Chennai/Bengaluru/Remote Mode: Contract to Hire Years of experience: 8+ Years Shift: UK shift Overview : This role will lead the transition from a working prototype to a scalable, multi-user platform, enabling client development teams to safely build and extend reporting agents through controlled APIs and reusable components. You will be the first engineering lead oEshore, responsible for hands-on development, platform design, and establishing engineering standards. Key Responsibilities Platform Build & Architecture • Refactor an existing Python-based prototype into a modular, production-grade platform • Define clear service boundaries (API layer, orchestration, agent runtime, data access) • Build reusable components that allow extension without exposing core engine logic Agent Framework & Orchestration • Design and implement frameworks for AI agents and reporting workflows • Build orchestration for multi-step execution (deterministic + AI-driven) • Ensure outputs are traceable, auditable, and suitable for financial reporting Developer Enablement • Enable internal/client developers to: o build and deploy reporting agents o reuse approved components o access platform capabilities via APIs (without direct code access) • Implement access controls and abstraction layers Full Stack Development • Lead development across: o Backend: Python, FastAPI o Frontend: Next.js o Real-time: WebSockets • Build simple internal interfaces for: o job executiono monitoring o output review Code Governance & DevOps • Own development workflows in Azure DevOps • branching strategy, PRs, code reviews, merges • Set up CI/CD pipelines, environments (dev/test/prod), and release processes • Ensure code quality, testing, and maintainability standards Team Leadership (Near-term) • Act as the technical anchor oEshore • Mentor and guide future hires as the team scales • Establish best practices across code, documentation, and delivery Required Skills • Strong experience in Python backend development (FastAPI or similar) • Experience with React / Next.js • Familiarity with WebSockets or real-time systems • Experience building APIs and scalable backend systems • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (repos, pipelines, PR workflows) • Understanding of modular architecture, access control, and system design • Ability to operate in an early-stage, fast-evolving environment Preferred / Nice to Have • Experience with AI/LLM-based systems or agent workflows • Exposure to financial services / insurance / reporting systems • Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms • Familiarity with workflow orchestration or event-driven systems