Full Stack Application Engineer
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### **Technology**
DGS India \- Bengaluru \- Manyata N1 Block #### **About the job**
**Lead Full Stack Engineer / Principal Software Engineer** **(SaaS, Data, Cloud \& Secure Platforms)** ======================================================================================================
**Role Summary**
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands\-on Lead Full Stack Engineer (L40\) to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise\-grade technology solutions. This is a strategic, client\-facing leadership role with ownership of architecture, engineering direction, and end\-to\-end delivery across application, cloud, and data platforms.
The role requires a strong blend of technical depth and leadership capability, acting as a leader among developers, mentoring teams, driving best practices, and ensuring the creation of scalable, secure, and high\-performance systems.
**Core Responsibilities**
**Full Stack Software Engineering**
* Design, develop, and maintain enterprise\-grade web applications * Build scalable front\-end solutions using React and TypeScript * Develop back\-end services and APIs using Node.js and Python * Architect end\-to\-end workflows across distributed systems * Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across the stack * Define coding standards, design patterns, and scalability frameworks * Mentor and guide engineering teams to ensure high\-quality delivery
**API \& Integration Architecture**
* Design and architect scalable REST APIs * Lead integration strategy across third\-party platforms and SaaS systems * Define and implement secure authentication frameworks (OAuth, SSO, JWT) * Own API lifecycle management including versioning, governance, and standards * Establish reusable and secure API design principles
**Azure Cloud Architecture \& Governance**
* Act as Azure Super Administrator across environments * Design and govern Azure cloud infrastructure and architecture * Oversee App Registrations and Enterprise Application strategy * Lead Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO integration, RBAC design, and identity governance * Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks * Drive performance, reliability, and cost optimization strategies
**Data \& Platform Architecture**
* Define enterprise\-level data platform and pipeline architecture * Oversee ingestion frameworks and system integration patterns * Guide data modeling and database design for SaaS platforms * Partner with data teams to ensure scalable and governed data ecosystems
**Database Engineering**
* Architect and standardize relational database schemas * Oversee query performance optimization and scalability strategies * Govern usage of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and related technologies * Establish data quality, integrity, and governance practices
**AI Solutions Engineering (Strategic Oversight)**
* Drive adoption of AI\-powered capabilities across products * Define and lead LLM integration strategy within applications * Establish architectural patterns for AI\-enabled workflows * Guide engineering teams on delivering AI\-enhanced SaaS features
**DevOps \& CI/CD Governance**
* Define source control standards and branching strategies * Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines and release processes * Drive automation and reliability in deployment workflows * Oversee environment management across Dev, QA, and Production
**Security \& Governance**
* Architect secure application and API ecosystems * Oversee authentication, authorization, and access control frameworks * Enforce enterprise\-wide security standards and compliance controls * Lead security reviews, risk mitigation, and audit alignment
**Enterprise Security \& Identity Governance**
* Azure Subscription Owner * Enterprise Application Owner * Azure App Registration Owner * SSO \& OAuth2 Architecture * Identity Governance and RBAC Design * Access Management Strategy and API Security Architecture * Secret Management and Security Governance * Vendor Security Assessments and Risk Management * Production Access and Infrastructure Governance * Final authority for security reviews and approvals
**Platform Governance (Retool)**
* Own governance and architecture of Retool platform usage * Define application design standards and integration frameworks * Establish access control, environment strategy, and platform governance
**Leadership \& Client Engagement**
* Act as a technical leader and escalation point across teams * Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to shape solutions * Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical strategy * Mentor and develop engineers across multiple teams * Drive cross\-functional collaboration and engineering excellence * Contribute to long\-term technology roadmap and innovation strategy
**Required Qualifications (Must Have)**
* 5\+ years of experience in cloud architecture (Azure preferred) * 5\+ years of experience in API design and integrations * 5\+ years of experience in data engineering and platform design * Proven experience building enterprise SaaS applications end\-to\-end * Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python * Experience designing scalable APIs and distributed systems * Strong knowledge of OAuth2, SSO, JWT authentication frameworks * Hands\-on experience with Azure services (Entra ID, RBAC, App Registrations) * Advanced SQL and database design expertise * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production systems * Strong understanding of security, governance, and compliance frameworks
**Preferred / Good to Have**
* Experience with AI/LLM integrations and prompt engineering * Familiarity with Retool platform development * Azure subscription ownership or admin\-level experience * Experience with cloud monitoring and cost optimization * Exposure to advanced identity governance and enterprise security models
**Preferred Media Domain Experience**
* Programmatic advertising systems (DSP, SSP) * Personalization and recommendation platforms * Identity resolution and post\-cookie ecosystem * Marketing analytics, attribution, and campaign optimization systems * Ad\-tech ecosystem – digital advertising platforms, targeting, campaign optimization, and performance measurement
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