Engineering-Bengaluru-Vice President-Software Engineering

What We Do At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible.  Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas.  Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients.  Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action.  Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.
  Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions.  Want to push the limit of digital possibilities?  Start here.
  Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.
Architecture and Design:

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-based solutions using industry best practices.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture pattern for Infrastructure deployment. Design a microservices architecture on AWS using services like ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
  • Design and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.
  • Manage and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure system health and availability.
  • Example: Automate the creation of AWS VPCs, subnets, security groups, and EC2 instances using Terraform.
• Developer Productivity:
  • Identify and implement tools and processes to improve developer productivity and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
  • Implement automated testing frameworks and strategies.
  • Promote code quality and best practices through code reviews and mentorship.
  • Example: Implement a CI/CD pipeline that automatically builds, tests, and deploys code changes to a staging environment.
• Leadership and Mentorship:
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices and technologies.
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions.
  • Contribute to the development of engineering standards and processes.
  • Example: Lead a team of engineers in the development of a new cloud-based application.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Participate in on-call rotations.
  • Identify and implement solutions to prevent future incidents.
  • Example: Troubleshoot a performance issue in a production application and identify the root cause.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Participate in Agile development processes.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in architecture and infrastructure design.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
  At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. 
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