Core Skills Required:

• 8+ years in software development with expertise in SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server.

• Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and reporting tools.

• Familiarity with C#, .NET Core, API development, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

1. Onshore-Offshore Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact between the client’s onshore stakeholders and the offshore development team.

• Role includes hands-on development responsibilities in the core technologies

• Facilitate daily handshake meetings to ensure alignment on priorities, progress, and issue resolution.

• Manage time zone overlaps (Pacific Time and India daytime) to optimize collaboration.

• Ensure clear documentation and knowledge sharing using tools like Jira, Confluence, and client-approved platforms.

2. Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Guide the offshore team in developing, maintaining, and testing solutions using SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server, and related technologies.

• Review technical designs, code, and test plans to ensure adherence to client standards.

• Troubleshoot and escalate technical roadblocks with client SMEs or Blutic leadership as needed.

• Support migration efforts (e.g., legacy systems to cloud) and API development, if required.

3. Project & Transition Management

• Assist the Blutic Service Delivery Manager in onboarding offshore resources during the 90–120-day transition.

• Ensure smooth knowledge transfer from client SMEs to the offshore team.

• Monitor ramp-up progress against the agreed plan (e.g., 3–6 resources/month).

4. Process & Productivity Improvement

• Identify automation opportunities to enhance team productivity (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, testing automation).

• Track and report on productivity metrics (e.g., velocity, defect rates).

• Align with client goals to drive **5–10% annual productivity gains**.

  
  

5. Tools & Compliance

• Ensure offshore team members are provisioned with client tools (VMware VDI, MFA, licenses).

• Enforce compliance with client security policies and Agile/Kanban ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives).

Other Skills & Qualifications

Tools:

• Proficient in Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and collaboration tools.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication (written/verbal) to bridge onshore-offshore gaps.

• Leadership experience managing teams of 15+ offshore resources.

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivery and client satisfaction.

  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years in technical roles, with 5+ years coordinating onshore-offshore teams.

• Experience in financial, healthcare, or telecom domains preferred.

Work Environment

• Remote, with occasional site visits as needed

• Overlap Hours: Must accommodate 4–6 hours of overlap with India time zones or completely outside of Pacific time zone

  
  

Performance Metrics

• Offshore team productivity (e.g., sprint deliverables, defect reduction).

• Adherence to transition timelines and client SLAs.

• Client feedback on collaboration and issue resolution.