Lead Software Engineer (Lead Platform Engineer)

Overview

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

About The Department

The Enterprise Data & Analytics team empowers the organization with secure, high-quality, and well-governed data to enable informed decisions and strategic outcomes. Leveraging reusable data platforms, the team drives data governance and self-service analytics, providing intuitive access to reliable information. With deep expertise in cloud-native architecture and modern development practices, we deliver secure, high-performance platforms. Operating in an Agile environment, team members collaborate across functions, share knowledge, and foster innovation. By working closely with business and technology leaders, we align data solutions with enterprise objectives while upholding robust architecture and governance standards.

How You Will Add Value?

• You will design and maintain scalable, reusable and configurable data platform frameworks using AWS services.
• You will lead development of containerized and serverless applications for performance and security.
• You will guide teams in creating and maintaining modern web apps using ReactJS and Node.js.
• You will provide technical leadership for data services and user interface design.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver frameworks and data engineering products.
• You will mentor junior engineers on best practices in design, develop and deployment.
  
  

• Deep knowledge of AWS services, data engineering and APIs (REST and GraphQL).
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines and analytic solutions using AWS.
• Expertise in Docker and container-based architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proven ability to manage global teams and full project lifecycle.
• AWS Certified Developer and/or Solutions Architect.
  
  

• Strong Python skills for backend development and automation.
• Proficiency in ReactJS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Expertise in serverless architecture, distributed systems and microservices
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend integration.
• Knowledge of responsive design and performance optimization.
• Expertise in AWS services like S3, Lambda, Glue, EMR, ECS, AppSync, Kinesis, OpenSearch, Athena etc.
  
  

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and release management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and collaboration skills.
  
  

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Transport facility
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus
  
  

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.