ZEISS
Technology
LeadDeveloper
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“Lead Developer at ZEISS. Skills: Software development, Architecture, DevOps, Cloud. Develop and deliver software. Build digital products”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver software components to agreed quality; Deliver software components to agreed throughput
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 to 10 years of experience in software development, at least 2+ technical leadership responsibilities, at least 2+ coordination responsibilities, knowledge of professional software development, Proven experience with traditional delivery models, Proven experience with agile delivery models, Ability to act as a deputy
Nice to Have
potential to assume a lead role
What You'll Do.
Develop and deliver software
Build digital products
Evolve digital components
Enhance customer experiences
Analyze customer needs
Advise Product Management
Translate requirements
Write software specifications
Improve product context
Ensure adherence to standards
Ensure cross-team compatibility
Integrate developed components
Validate functional fit
Validate technical fit
Design UI library components
Implement UI library components
Define test strategies
Implement test strategies
Produce technical documentation
Create enablement material
Deliver software components
Follow development guidelines
Ensure interoperability
Communicate with stakeholders
Design automated testing
Own automated testing
Contribute test routines
Coordinate technically
Align solution options
Break down requirements
Deliver work packages
Consolidate estimates
Initiate code reviews
Facilitate code reviews
Ensure maintainability
Present implementation outcomes
Defend implementation outcomes
Derive follow-up actions
Drive follow-up actions
Coordinate work packages
Deliver work packages
Provide functional leadership
Ensure scope alignment
Ensure timeline alignment
Ensure quality alignment
Ensure dependency alignment
Serve as technical owner
Act as point of accountability
Apply architecture expertise
Develop solution concepts
Present solution concepts
Act as subject-matter contact
Provide project leadership
Onboard new team members
Train new team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Product Management; Consumer teams; Validation stakeholders; Architecture stakeholders; Project management stakeholders; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Management stakeholders; Sales stakeholders; Marketing stakeholders; Country organizations; Customers; Cross-functional roles; Developers; Designers; Testers; DevOps; Multiple product teams; Adjacent teams; Key stakeholders
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Presentations
Process & Methodology
Agile, Scrum, Azure DevOps, Work-package leadership, Sub-project leadership
Full Job Description
**ZEISS in India** ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics. ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. Further information at [ZEISS India](https://www.zeiss.co.in/corporate/home.html). **Lead Developer** We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Software Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about setting up Software development practices, we want to hear from you. **Key Responsibilities:** * Software development and delivery * Build and evolve digital products and components that enhance ZEISS customer and consumer experiences. * Analyze customer/stakeholder needs and advise Product Management on requirements and scope. * Translate requirements into clear software specifications (in collaboration with Product Management and consumer teams). * Proactively identify gaps, define work items, and take ownership of tasks that improve the broader product context. * Lead architecture and design for complex components, ensuring adherence to standards and cross-team compatibility. * Integrate developed components into the end-to-end product, validating functional and technical fit. * Partner with the Beyond for Online team to design and implement reusable UI library components (APIs, internal structure, and logic). * Define and implement manual and automated test strategies for both individual components and the overall product, aligned with DCX standards. * Produce high-quality technical documentation for components and the overall solution. * Create enablement material (e.g., manuals/training inputs) to support rollout, aligned with the roll
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