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