2 months ago
India (city not specified)Mid Level
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on development for greenfield and brownfield application engagements.
- Design, write, test, debug, and deploy production-quality code across modern application stacks.
- Own defined features, components, and small workstreams from implementation through delivery with limited supervision.
- Write and maintain automated tests and validate functional, performance, and security expectations.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on correctness, readability, and maintainability.
- Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, refactoring, debugging, testing, documentation, and related SDLC activities.
- Review and validate AI-generated output before committing it.
- Create and document component-level and feature-level designs using appropriate design patterns.
- Coach Associate and Senior Associate Technical Consultants through pairing, code review, and day-to-day guidance.
- Own the quality, timeline, and handoffs for assigned work and escalate risks and blockers.
- Communicate with client project-team stakeholders and present and defend technical work in customer sessions.
Requirements
- Working proficiency in at least one of Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
- Demonstrated ability to write, test, debug, and deliver production-quality code with limited supervision.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices.
- Practical experience with automated testing and testing strategies.
- Working knowledge of design patterns, anti-patterns, and component- and feature-level design artifacts.
- Experience building or modernizing applications, APIs, and cloud-native services using modern development frameworks and DevOps practices.
- Working knowledge of security, CI/CD, source control, logging, and monitoring.
- Proficiency with AI development tools, especially Claude Code; experience with Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Continue.dev, or similar tools is valued.
- Ability to apply prompting, context management, and output validation for coding, testing, documentation, and technical research.
- Ability to work independently on defined scope, manage competing priorities, and escalate ambiguous or high-risk decisions.
- Clear written and verbal communication with client project-team stakeholders.
- Preferred qualifications include consulting or professional services experience, legacy or brownfield modernization, messaging or event-streaming technologies, multiple delivery patterns, relevant cloud certifications, junior-engineer coaching, and community involvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees with dependent coverage options in India.
- Paid time off, company holidays, and additional leave benefits according to policy.
- Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities, including sponsored certifications and credentials.
- Employee wellness initiatives focused on physical and mental well-being.
- Retirement and statutory benefits under India regulations.
- Inclusive, collaborative, people-first culture with opportunities for internal training and development.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About AHEAD
AHEAD is an IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and operates digital platforms for large enterprises across cloud infrastructure, automation, data and analytics, security, and DevOps. It generates revenue through consulting, systems integration, and managed services, including cloud management and operations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, it is privately held and owned by Centerbridge Partners.