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

• Being accountable for technical decisions that your team makes, by either making the decision by yourself or reviewing and approving the decisions made by your team members. • Driving your team and project to maximize the outcome of the team in a timely manner under a very dynamic and agile environment. • Growing your team members by giving them incrementally more challenging assignments and ongoing coaching. • Creating a psychologically safe environment across the company beyond your local team.

Location Details: India, Remote At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.​ This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings. Join Our Team... At GoDaddy, we build and operate secure, large-scale software systems that power our global ecosystem. Our teams are driven to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions at scale. We want an Engineering Manager in India with deep software development knowledge and a security focus. This role involves leading and mentoring engineers, driving project completion, and delivering secure, scalable microservices on AWS—while encouraging a collaborative and high-performing team environment. What you'll get to do... As an Engineering Manager, you’ll direct an enthusiastic team crafting secure, scalable, and high-impact services that enable real businesses internationally. - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-10 engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and career development - Own end-to-end delivery of projects - planning, execution, risk management, and shipping with quality - Partner with Product, Build, and collaborators to define priorities, scope, and trade-offs - Drive engineering guidelines, code quality, and scalable system build - Hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent - Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-trust team culture - Track team metrics (velocity, quality, cycle time) and continuously improve processes - Participate in build reviews and technical discussions - guide decisions without necessarily coding daily - Handle blocking issues, remove blockers, and ensure operational stability Your experience should include... - 10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in an engineering management role - Proven track record of building, growing, and retaining high-performing engineering teams - Experience delivering complex projects end-to-end on time and with quality - Strong technical foundation – able to participate in build reviews and guide architectural decisions - Excellent communication skills - can communicate effectively with engineers, leadership, and cross-functional partners - Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement - Demonstrated ability to manage performance, resolve conflicts, and have difficult conversations - Ownership approach - takes accountability for outcomes and drives solutions You might also have... - Experience scaling teams or building teams from scratch - Background in building security platforms, SIEM, or threat intelligence systems - Experience with ServiceNow integrations or workflows - Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments - Prior experience managing remote or distributed teams We've got your back...  We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page. GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy. Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to myrecruiter@godaddy.com. GoDaddy doesn’t accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

• The Engineering Manager is responsible for technical direction, delivery and operational excellence of SaaS products built on public/private/hybrid architectures. • This role leads engineering teams delivering secure, scalable, performant, reliable and user-friendly solutions and services, balancing speed, quality and cost. • The hands-on role involves setting technical direction and architectural guidance, supporting teams through all phases of SSDLC. • It spans systems architecture/design oversight, DevOps, security best practices and day-to-day leadership with a focus on enabling teams to build and maintain sustainable, scalable systems that meet complex business and technical requirements.