Senior Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the software design, development, and integration of OLS lineside modules.
• Translate software architecture and requirements into detailed low-level designs and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of 24 developers.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
• Collaborate with the Architect, test team, and OEM stakeholders on requirement clarification and delivery.
• Own module-level delivery commitments within Agile sprints.
• Contribute to software requirement reviews and system-level interface definitions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support test team integration and validation activities.
• Maintain high code quality standards through reviews, refactoring, and documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience in optical technologies: DWDM, ROADM, amplifiers, Raman, OTDR, DGE.
• Proficient in C++ with strong object-oriented design and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments.
• Solid understanding of telecom software architecture and embedded platform development.
• Experience with inter-process communication (IPC), multi-threading, and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, or gRPC for management interfaces.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Agile Scrum methodology and sprint-based delivery.
• Experience with optical performance monitoring and fault management concepts.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Effective communication skills for technical and stakeholder interactions.
• Proactive in identifying challenges and driving resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams