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You will act as a technical leader, influencing key decisions and taking ownership of end-to-end system considerations to ensure every solution choice supports long-term scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Beyond high-level planning, you will take a \"platform-first\" approach by consolidating tools and tooling to streamline analysis and resolution across the stack. You are the ultimate guardian of technical quality, rigorously reviewing designs and architecture while maintaining the flexibility to get your hands dirty in the trenches to drive execution, solve critical issues, and turn innovative ideas into a robust, high-performance platform.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as a master problem solver by distilling complex, multi-layered technical challenges into simple, elegant solutions that align with core business goals and solution integrity.\n\nInfluence high-impact decisions and take ownership of end-to-end system considerations, acting as a hands-on leader to drive execution and solve critical issues within the trenches.\n\nChampion a \"platform-first\" approach by consolidating tools and simplifying technical stacks to streamline analysis, resolution, and overall system quality.\n\nDrive strategic execution by designing high-performance systems that ensure long-term scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. That includes Cloud Backend, automated deployments, infrastructure as code and CI/CD strategies.\n\nConsolidate and influence comprehensive observability and optimization frameworks to ensure proactive incident management across cloud, mobile and aggressive cloud cost control.\n\nProvide technical mentorship and conduct rigorous design reviews to promote cloud-native best practices and maintain the integrity of the total system architecture.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nExperience: 15+ years in directly in cloud architecture/DevOps architecture roles.\n\nDeep expertise in Cloud Native services (Lambda/Functions, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Event-driven architecture).\n\nStrong understanding of mobile app lifecycles, state management, and edge-to-cloud synchronization.\n\nMastery of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ).\n\nStrong experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash).\n\nProven experience architecting backends for IoT, mobile apps.\n\nExpert proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and exposure to IaC tools.\n\nDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive complex, cross-functional technical decisions.\n\nLife at SPAN\nOur Bengaluru team plays a pivotal role in SPAN’s continued growth and expansion. Together, we’re driving engineering, product development, and operational excellence to shape the future of home energy solutions.\nAs part of our team in India, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our teams in the US and across the globe. This international collaboration fosters innovation, learning, and growth, while helping us achieve our bold mission of electrifying homes and advancing clean energy solutions worldwide.\nOur in-office culture offers the chance for dynamic interactions and hands-on teamwork, making SPAN a truly collaborative environment where every team member’s contribution matters.\nOur climate-focused culture is driven by a team of forward-thinkers, engineers, and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day.\nDo mission-driven work: Every role at SPAN directly advances clean energy adoption.\n\nBring powerful ideas to life: We encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to drive stronger products.\n\nNurture an innovation-first mindset: We encourage big thinking and bold action.\n\nDeliver exceptional customer value: We value hard work, and the ability to deliver exceptional customer value.\n\nBenefits at SPAN India\nGenerous paid leave\nComprehensive Insurance & Health Benefits\nCentrally located office in Bengaluru with easy access to public transit, dining, and city amenities\nInterested in joining our team? 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