Blive- AVP

Role- AVP
Location- HSR Bengaluru
Experience- 10+years
Company Overview
B: Live is a pioneering force in electrifying the last-mile mobility segment in India through its e-mobility solutions platform for fleet operators. Our comprehensive suite of innovative solutions covers the entire fleet lifecycle from the creation and deployment of fleets to ongoing lifecycle support. B: Live's offerings are designed to streamline and optimize every facet of fleet management. We facilitate seamless integration for demand generation, enabling fleet operators to maximize asset utilization across different operational scenarios. This plug-and-play capability enhances fleet efficiency and revenue generation. We empower fleet operators with Affordable Fleet Financing and a diverse Multi-Brand EV selection. This is powered by our Full-stack Smart Fleet Management Solution which enhances operational efficiency and fleet utilization. Central to our impact is the establishment of our robust Network of Centralized EV Hubs that act as service and charging touchpoints for our fleet operators. With 70+ partnerships and a growing fleet operator base currently spanning across 15 cities, we are dedicated to reshaping last-mile mobility for a cleaner, more efficient future.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technology Leadership & Platform Ownership
Own the end-to-end engineering strategy, roadmap, and execution for the BLive Mobility platform.
Architect and build a scalable, modular, multi-tenant SaaS platform integrating Fleet, Charging, Driver, and Carbon modules.
Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate feature roadmaps into sprint-ready engineering plans.
Drive continuous delivery, code quality, and release discipline for platform reliability and uptime.
Manage system scalability, availability, and cost optimization on AWS Cloud.
2. Hands-On Development & Architecture
Lead by example — contribute to coding, architecture design, and code reviews where required.
Deep expertise in Node.js/NestJS, microservices, and AWS Cloud Architecture.
Provide technical direction for Flutter and React-based frontend development.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Ansible).
Design and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka, SQS, SNS with strong observability using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana.
Oversee database migration projects, ensuring seamless transition from monolith to microservices.
Manage integrations with ERP systems, OEM telematics, CIAM, and external APIs.
Partner with DevOps for secure, automated, and observable infrastructure (CI/CD, IaC).
3. Engineering Execution & Team Leadership
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team (Frontend, Backend, DevOps, QA).
Create a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.
Conduct regular technical and database schema reviews.
Collaborate with Product and Business teams for effective sprint planning and delivery.
Oversee vendor and partner integrations for accelerated project timelines.
4. AI, Data, and Innovation
Drive adoption of AI/ML for predictive analytics, route optimization, and carbon insights.
Work with data teams to establish real-time, event-driven data pipelines.
Explore emerging technologies to enhance platform intelligence and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and engineering leadership.
Proven track record in building or scaling multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
Deep expertise in Node.js/NestJS, React.Js/NextJS, microservices, and AWS Cloud Architecture.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), containerization, and IaC (Terraform/Ansible).
Strong understanding of event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, SNS) and cloud observability (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
Proficiency in Flutter and React for modern frontend architecture.
Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
Proven experience in database migration and monolith-to-microservices transformation.
Exposure to security, compliance, and performance tuning at scale.
Ability to make build-vs-buy decisions, manage vendors, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Prior experience in EV mobility, fleet tech, logistics, or IoT platforms.
Familiarity with AI/ML integrations, telematics data, or carbon analytics