MES Technical Lead (Apriso)

Convatec; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec in Hyderabad is seeking a Lead to own the full lifecycle of MES applications, focusing on Apriso and integration with ERP/PLM. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve MES systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3+ years in IT operations with GMP/GxP awareness, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring system reliability and compliance across EU timezones. The position is based in Hyderabad with flexibility around hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in IT Systems operations, with a focus on regulatory and Quality Solutions.
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) in manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of MES principles and software engineering patterns
• Experience with Apriso platform and other MES technologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Github) for manufacturing software development
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing complex manufacturing challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with production teams and stakeholders
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for manufacturing software
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and how MES systems integrate with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve MES applications and systems
• Collaborate closely with production managers, engineers, and IT staff to define system requirements and design manufacturing solutions
• Orchestrate clean, efficient, and maintainable code for MES systems, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge with the team regarding manufacturing execution systems
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing MES systems to ensure optimal manufacturing operations
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle for manufacturing systems, from concept to deployment and maintenance
• Stay updated with emerging MES technologies and apply them to improve existing manufacturing systems and processes
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure MES applications are of the highest quality and meet manufacturing standards
• Assist in the estimation of tasks, identify potential roadblocks in manufacturing processes, and propose solutions
• Optimize MES systems for speed, scalability and compliance across production facilities

Skills

MES expertise

Apriso

Agile Scrum

GitHub version control

CI/CD pipelines

ERP/PLM integration

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Masters / Bachelor's in IT

ITIL 4 / Prince2 / GMP

Tools

Apriso platform

Job description

As the Lead you will own and lead the full lifecycle of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), with a focus on MES and Apriso. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving MES applications while ensuring alignment with manufacturing operations, system reliability, scalability, and compliance requirements.

A key part of the role is to support integration with enterprise systems such as ERP, PLCs, and other manufacturing platforms, while maintaining GxP / regulatory expectations including validation and data integrity.

About Role

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve MES applications and systems
• Collaborate closely with other members of the cross-functional team including production managers, engineers, and IT staff to define system requirements and design manufacturing solutions
• Orchestrate clean, efficient, and maintainable code for MES systems, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge with the team regarding manufacturing execution systems
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing MES systems to ensure optimal manufacturing operations
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle for manufacturing systems, from concept to deployment and maintenance
• Stay updated with emerging MES technologies and apply them to improve existing manufacturing systems and processes
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure MES applications are of the highest quality and meet manufacturing standards
• Assist in the estimation of tasks, identify potential roadblocks in manufacturing processes, and propose solutions
• Optimize MES systems for speed, scalability and compliance across production facilities

NOTE: Role will be based in Hyderabad and supporting EU timezones. Flexibility around working hours is to be expected.

About You

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in IT Systems operations, with a focus on regulatory and Quality Solutions.
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) in manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of MES principles and software engineering patterns
• Experience with Apriso platform and other MES technologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Github) for manufacturing software development
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing complex manufacturing challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with production teams and stakeholders
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for manufacturing software
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and how MES systems integrate with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, etc.)

Education/ Qualifications

• A Masters / Bachelor's in IT, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• ITIL 4, Prince 2 or GMP is a plus

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.