Technical Lead – OTA Vehicle Services

ZF Group

Cloud Architect developing cloud native SaaS applications supporting OTA delivery for automotive industry. Integrating cloud services and deploying on containerized platforms with focus on security and efficiency.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGRPCIoTJavaKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPythonRustSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain cloud native SaaS applications supporting OTA software Internal delivery, update orchestration and user management.
Integrate cloud OTA services with vehicle side components (TCU/vehicle gateway) via secure communication channels.
Deploy SaaS components on containerized platforms using Docker and Kubernetes.
Implement auto scaling, load balancing, and multi region architectures for global OTA deployments.
Optimize cloud resource usage for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for SaaS applications, microservices, and infrastructure deployments.
Implement cloud and application security best practices including IAM, encryption, secrets management, and network isolation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least 6+ years of cloud engineering experience and backend development.
Strong first-hand experience with AWS cloud platform and services.
Hands-on experience with SaaS development, microservices architecture, and containerized applications.
Familiarity with other platforms such as Azure or GCP or Alibaba or private cloud.
Programming skills in Python, Rust, NodeJS, Java, SQL or similar.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code like Terraform and Orchestration using Kubernetes.
Experience with IoT protocols and device connectivity (MQTT, HTTP/REST, WebSockets, gRPC).
Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Innovative Environment: ZF is at the forefront of technological advancements, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture: ZF fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual support.
Career Development: ZF is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive training programs, career development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement.
Global Presence: As a part of a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, ZF provides opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide.
Sustainability Focus: ZF is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively working towards creating eco-friendly solutions and reducing its carbon footprint.
Employee Well-being: ZF prioritizes the well-being of its employees, providing comprehensive health and wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work-life balance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud native SaaS applicationsOTA softwarecontainerized platformsDockerKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as CodeTerraformprogramming in Pythonprogramming in Rust