Hire Lead Platform Engineer in Mumbai
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Looking for a lead platform engineer in Mumbai? Our specialized recruitment team connects telecommunications companies with top-tier talent. Tap into Mumbai's vast talent pool in the commercial capital of India
Platform Engineer Hiring Challenges in Mumbai
Common obstacles telecommunications companies face when hiring
Finding technical leaders with hands-on experience
Sourcing candidates who can mentor junior team members
Balancing technical expertise with leadership skills
5G technology and network infrastructure expertise
Finding candidates with cybersecurity and privacy knowledge
Balancing legacy systems with next-generation technology
Sound Familiar?
These challenges are common for Telecommunications companies in Mumbai. The good news? We've helped hundreds of companies overcome these exact obstacles.
See Our SolutionOur Solution for Hiring Lead Platform Engineers
Tailored recruitment strategies for telecommunications companies in Mumbai
Targeted Sourcing
We leverage our extensive network in Mumbai's telecommunications sector to identify lead platform engineer candidates who match your specific requirements.
Rigorous Assessment
Our multi-stage evaluation process ensures candidates possess both the technical expertise and cultural fit necessary for telecommunications companies.
Accelerated Timeline
Average time-to-close for lead profiles is 35-50 days. 60-90 day notice periods are standard in Mumbai's established companies
Industry Expertise
Our recruitment specialists understand that telecommunications companies need to maintain legacy network infrastructure while deploying next-generation 5G and edge computing.
Hiring Profile for This Role
What to expect when filling this position
Why This Hire Matters
Telecommunications companies need to maintain legacy network infrastructure while deploying next-generation 5G and edge computing. Platform engineering is DevOps evolved — finding candidates who think about developer experience as a product, not just infrastructure, is the key challenge. Mumbai's talent moves fast — the best candidates typically have 2-3 active offers within 10 days of entering the market the difference between a great lead and an average one multiplies across every team member they influence — this is the highest-leverage individual contributor hire
Market Reality
The platform engineer talent pool in India is emerging — many candidates are DevOps engineers with broader scope. Mumbai is India's commercial capital with aggressive talent competition. Average time-to-close for lead profiles: 35-50 days. Candidates at this level typically juggle 3-4 concurrent offers, often including counteroffers from current employers.
Why Choose Continuity1
Trusted by telecommunications companies across Mumbai
We Know This Market
Mumbai SpecialistMumbai: strong in fintech, media, and enterprise — candidates expect premium compensation aligned with Mumbai's cost of living.
Faster Time-to-Hire
35-50 daysFor lead roles, we target a 35-50 days close — beating the market average where candidates juggle 3-4 concurrent offers, often including counteroffers from current employers.
Industry-Aligned Screening
Telecommunications FocusedWe understand that in telecommunications, telecom candidates straddle two worlds — traditional network engineering and modern software-defined infrastructure
Role-Specific Pipeline
90-Day GuaranteeFor platform engineers, we see accelerating demand as internal developer platforms become a priority. Our pre-built pipeline ensures you're not starting from scratch.
Growing Track Record
Join the growing number of companies finding success with us
Success Stories
Real results for companies who trust C1 Recruitment
SuperGaming
Leading gaming platform with millions of active users
Challenge
Rapid growth required scaling their platform engineer team to support multiple gaming platforms and user engagement features.
Our Solution
C1 Recruitment identified specialized talent with gaming industry experience and delivered 5 key hires within 6 weeks.
Harbinger Group
Digital transformation consultancy serving enterprise clients
Challenge
Needed experienced platform engineers to lead digital transformation projects for enterprise clients across multiple verticals.
Our Solution
Our targeted search process identified senior professionals with consulting and enterprise technology experience.
Appnomic
AI-powered IT operations and performance optimization platform
Challenge
Building cutting-edge AI solutions required platform engineers with both deep technical expertise and practical implementation experience.
Our Solution
C1 Recruitment leveraged our network to find candidates with the perfect combination of AI/ML skills and business acumen.
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Don't let hiring challenges slow down your growth. Our expert team is ready to connect you with exceptional platform engineer talent in Mumbai.