JOB DESCRIPTION 180———————————————————————————————————————————DGM / GM - Web Application ArchitectGodrej Industries Group (GIG)Mumbai, Maharashtra, India———————————————————————————————————————————Job Title: DGM / GM - Web Application ArchitectJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeFunction:Corporate ITBusiness: Godrej Industries Group (GIG)Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaGodrej Industries GroupGodrej Industries Group (GIG) is a vibrant group of listed Godrej companies. It has a clear focus and significant interests in Chemicals, FMCG, Real Estate, Agriculture and Financial Services, through subsidiaries and associate companies, across 18 countries. Godrej Industries Ltd. is the holding company of the Godrej Group. At GIG we seek to achieve growth through fostering an inspiring place to work, while inculcating shared value through a philosophy of ‘Good & Green’.Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals Division) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Group with a rich legacy and a pioneering presence in the Chemical Industry. We proactively collaborate with our partners to create sustainable solutions in the Oleochemicals, Derivatives & Surfactants market. In the past few years, the group has also focused on increasing its global footprint in developing economies like Latin America, Indonesia and Africa through its FMCG arm – Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL). GCPL is a leader among the Indian-born FMCG companies with leading Household and Personal Care Products. The real estate arm, Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) brings the group’s philosophy of innovation and excellence to the real estate industry. It aims to deliver superior value to all stakeholders through extraordinary and imaginative spaces created out of deep customer focus and insight. The agri-business arm Godrej Agrovet Ltd (GAVL) of GIG is dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. The company operates in animal feed, oil palm, agri inputs, hybrid seeds, and poultry in which it is a leader. Godrej Capital (GC) is the vertical that aims to finance your dreams. We understand what’s important to you, and taking the Group’s legacy of trust, we bring to you financial solutions to secure your future, creating moments of joy.About Corporate IT Function The Corporate IT Function serves as a pivotal hub for technological advancement within the Godrej Group. It functions as a strategic partner, adeptly integrating technology with core business objectives to drive innovation and efficiency. Its core objective is to architect proactive technological solutions that align with and enhance our overarching business strategies.The Corporate IT team boasts a proven track record in managing GIG wide Global IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, overseeing enterprise data centers, Cloud Infrastructure, implementing robust Disaster Recovery protocols, establishing an expansive Global Network Infrastructure, vigilant Security Operations Center management, and delivering efficient End User Support. Their expertise extends to orchestrating IT Service Operations with precision and efficiency. Beyond day-to-day operations, this team plays a pivotal role in formulating and implementing Group policies, refining processes, and setting guiding principles. As custodians of Core IT Infrastructure, they ensure robust Cybersecurity defenses, manage the Network, facilitate End User Operations, and drive the strategic development of our Cloud Infrastructure.What impact will you create? As the Manager - Corporate IT (Web Applications Architect), you will be overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of various applications across our diverse business units. This role requires a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies aligning IT applications with business objectives, you ensure that technology initiatives directly contribute to the company’s goals and overall strategy. You would play a crucial role in ensuring that the necessary applications are in place to support this expansion. This could involve developing new applications or integrating existing systems with new platforms to ensure seamless operations across different functions.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Development and Management:Oversee the development and maintenance of web and mobile applications.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather & analyse requirements and translate them into tech specsDesign, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems by manage version control using GitHub, ensuring proper branching, merging, and versioning strategiesCollaborate with team members through GitHub for code reviews, issue tracking, and project management.2.Technical Leadership:Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of developers.Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and ensure the team is using best practices.Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to coding standards.3.Project Management:Plan, execute, and manage multiple application development projects simultaneously.Develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.Collaborate on other departments for business transformation projects in areas of supply chain, sales, marketing and operationsEnsure that applications meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.4.Full-Stack Development:Utilize expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to contribute to application development when necessary.Technologies may include, but are not limited to, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, and NoSQL databases.5.Security, Compliance and Quality Assurance:Ensure that all web applications across businesses within GIG comply with relevant security standardsRecommend and implement security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.Implement and oversee testing processes to ensure the functionality, performance, and security of applicationsAddress and resolve any issues or bugs that arise during the development and testing phases.Periodically assess the application across GIG for any security weakness and architecture review and provide recommendations to address the same.6.Vendor Management:Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers.Evaluate and select appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms for application development.7.Documentation and User Support:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all applications and development processes.Generate regular reports on project status, application performance, and team productivity.Provide support and training to end-users to ensure effective use of applications.Address user feedback and implement improvements as needed.Who will you partner with?Why Godrej? Among the many reasons we could offer you, the passionate, purposeful people you get to partner with, tops our list. Your manger : You will report to Head - Corporate ITYour team : You will have a team of web developers and UI/UX professionals along with other department folks such as Cloud Engineer, Data Engineer, Power BI Developer, Infrastructure specialists, DevOps resources in Corporate IT Team.Other partners :Internal: Corporate IT Functions including HR (Business Partner and People Experience Center), Legal, Marketing, Admin & Facilities and Core IT.External: System Integrators, ISV Vendors and, App Technology PartnersWhat’s in it for you?Be an equal parentMaternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return Paternity support, including paid leave New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travelAdoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Gender transition supportWe are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Trust based sick leave Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counsellingCelebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Performance-based earning opportunities https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
