Engineering Lead

We are looking for a Engineering Leader to lead the next phase of ArisInfra’s technology evolution. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for scaling our engineering organization, re-architecting systems for national growth, embedding AI-driven intelligence into our platform, and building a resilient, high-performance technology foundation. You will work closely with the executive team and play a central role in shaping ARIS into a category-defining infra-tech platform. What You’ll Do 1. Engineering Vision & Strategy Define and execute the long-term technology roadmap aligned with business objectives. Transition and scale the current MVP architecture into a robust, modular, and enterprise-grade platform. Establish engineering best practices across architecture, security, DevOps, QA, and reliability. Drive a tech-first culture that prioritizes innovation, speed, ownership, and accountability. Partner with Product, Finance, Supply, and Operations leaders to deliver measurable business impact. 2. Platform Architecture & Scalability Architect systems for high availability, scalability, and resilience. Lead modernization of backend and frontend systems. Drive cloud-native infrastructure (AWS preferred). Ensure strong data infrastructure for real-time visibility, reporting, and analytics. Implement robust DevOps, CI/CD, and monitoring frameworks. 3. AI & Data Intelligence At ARIS, technology is not just about digitization - it is about intelligence. You will lead the integration of AI and advanced analytics across the platform, including: Predictive demand forecasting and supply optimization. AI-driven pricing intelligence and margin optimization. Intelligent credit underwriting and risk modeling for embedded finance. Automation of procurement workflows using AI-led orchestration. Leveraging GenAI to improve internal productivity, decision-making, and customer experience. Building scalable ML pipelines and production-ready model deployment frameworks. Your mandate is to make ARIS not just tech-enabled - but intelligence-driven What You’ll Do 1. Product Engineering & Delivery Oversee the full product development lifecycle from ideation to deployment. Deliver high-quality, secure, and performant products on schedule. Design intuitive user experiences for complex procurement and financing workflows. Ensure strong alignment between product roadmap and engineering execution. Introduce metrics-driven engineering processes to track velocity, reliability, and business impact. 2. Team Building & Leadership Build and scale a high-performing engineering team. Hire, mentor, and develop strong technical leaders. Establish a culture of technical excellence and first-principles thinking. Foster cross-functional collaboration and transparency. Create succession and leadership depth within the engineering organization. What We’re Looking For 1. Technical Expertise Strong computer science fundamentals and system design expertise. 8-12 years of experience in software engineering, with significant leadership experience. Hands-on experience building enterprise-grade systems in: Backend: Java, Node.js, or equivalent Frontend: React or modern frameworks Experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures. Cloud-native experience (AWS preferred). Exposure to data platforms, analytics systems, and ML deployment frameworks. Full-stack experience is a plus. 2. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading engineering teams in high-growth environments. Experience scaling products from MVP to large-scale production systems. Experience working closely with executive leadership. Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into technical execution. Mindset & Attributes Builder mentality with strong ownership orientation. Data-driven decision maker. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and high-growth environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for solving systemic, real-world problems using technology Why Work at ArisInfra Lead technology transformation in India’s infrastructure ecosystem. Build and scale a platform operating at national scale. Shape AI-led innovation in procurement and embedded finance. Work directly with leadership to influence company strategy. Build something meaningful in a large, high-impact industry.