Lead Engineer - Methods

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Lead Engineer – Methods, your role is to drive the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-level applications and digital workflows. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions aligned with business objectives.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver end-to-end technical solutions
• Gather business requirements from multiple stakeholders and translate them into scalable technical designs
• Drive digitization and automation initiatives across enterprise workflows
• Design and develop web-based applications to improve operational efficiency
• Build and manage RESTful APIs for system integration and data exchange
• Oversee application deployment, migration, and environment setup across platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration with external and internal systems
• Provide ongoing support, enhancements, and maintenance for deployed applications

To thrive in this position, you should possess the following skills:

• Strong experience in backend development and scripting languages, including Java, JavaScript, Python, Shell Scripting, Perl, Node.js, PowerShell, and VB Script
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as ReactJS, along with experience in XML and XSLT processing
• Familiarity with job scheduling systems in Linux environments (e.g., SLURM, PBS, or equivalent schedulers)
• Experience with enterprise PLM/SPDM applications (preferred SimManager)
• Hands-on experience in web application development and server-side technologies
• Strong expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Proven experience in integrating multiple enterprise systems and applications
• Exposure to cloud platforms and HPC (High-Performance Computing) environments and their integration
• Knowledge of application migration across environments, including operating system or platform transitions
• Good understanding of SQL, database management, and data handling techniques
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems

 

Experience

You should bring a wealth of practical experience to this position, specifically:

• 7–12 years of relevant experience in enterprise application development, implementation, or technical leadership roles
• Experience in enterprise application implementation and lifecycle management
• Exposure to workflow automation and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience working with large-scale OEM or complex deployments

Industry Preferred

Your expertise is especially valued in the automotive software and tech industry or engineering services industry, where your contributions can significantly impact vehicle design and performance.

An additional experience in automotive engineering will help provide the foundation for understanding the unique challenges and demands of this industry.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate with the following educational qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / IT

General Requirements

General requirements for the role include:

• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive end-to-end execution including requirement gathering, solution design, and successful delivery
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills with excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional (technical and non-technical) teams

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.