Technical Architect

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMO is an AI-powered company focused on enrollment-centric solutions for universities and higher education institutions. We seek a results-oriented senior engineering leader to guide 5–8 engineers across AI, Salesforce, and full-stack development, driving the architectural roadmap and technical delivery across our product portfolio.

You will own backend architecture with Node.js/NestJS and frontend work in React/Angular, establish telemetry and monitoring standards, and lead hiring.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with 4+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Must have proven track record of leading high-performing technical teams.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with performance management, career development, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–8 senior engineers across AI, Salesforce, and full-stack development.
• Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions for EDMO's product portfolio.
• Own and evolve backend architecture using Node.js / NestJS and frontend in React or Angular.
• Define and implement telemetry, observability, and monitoring standards across services.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Manage sprint planning, code reviews, and technical delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams.
• Guide technical hiring and team scaling decisions.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance standards.
• Lead technical discussions with university clients and stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of best practices, tools, and development methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Mentoring

Education

MBA

Advanced degree in technology or business

Tools

Node.js

NestJS

React/Angular

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

GitHub Actions

GCP

AWS

Azure

OpenTelemetry

Datadog

New Relic

Job description

EDMO is an AI-powered company that provides enrollment-centric solutions to universities, colleges, and higher education institutions. By streamlining repetitive tasks—such as document verification, transcript evaluation, SOP/essay reviews, and applicant matching—EDMO enables its clients to process student applications faster and more accurately. Its intelligent workflows not only reduce administrative workload but also empower admission advisors to focus on personalized guidance and student engagement.

With features like AI-powered chatbots, Photo ID verification, GPA calculator, and transfer credit evaluation, EDMO ensures transparency and efficiency across the enrollment journey. Institutions using EDMO services report significant time savings, improved decision-making, and enhanced student satisfaction.

At its core, EDMO is built to reimagine & streamline admissions—making them smarter, quicker, and more human-centric.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–8 senior engineers across AI, Salesforce, and full-stack development
• Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions — including backend, API design, and system design — for EDMO's product portfolio
• Own and evolve backend architecture using Node.js / NestJS and front-end solutions in React or Angular
• Define and implement telemetry, observability, and monitoring standards (logging, tracing, alerting) across services
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
• Manage sprint planning, code reviews, and technical delivery timelines
• Collaborate closely with product management and design teams
• Guide technical hiring and team scaling decisions
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance standards
• Lead technical discussions with university clients and stakeholders
• Drive adoption of best practices, tools, and development methodologies

Required Qualifications

Experience & Leadership

• 10+ years of software development experience with 4+ years in technical leadership roles
• Must have: Proven track record of leading high-performing technical teams
• Must have: Experience energizing and motivating senior engineers to achieve exceptional results
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with performance management, career development, and team building
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure

Experience & Leadership

• 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles
• Must have: Proven track record of leading high-performing technical teams
• Must have: Experience energizing and motivating senior engineers to achieve
• exceptional results
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to non
• technical stakeholders
• Experience with performance management, career development, and team building
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure

Technical Stack — Must Have

• Node.js and NestJS — production-grade backend services, microservices, and API design
• React or Angular — front-end development and component architecture
• Backend and system architecture — designing scalable, maintainable, distributed systems
• Telemetry & monitoring — hands‑on experience with logging frameworks, distributed tracing (e.g. OpenTelemetry, Datadog, New Relic, or similar), and alerting pipelines
• Cloud platforms — GCP preferred; AWS or Azure acceptable
• Databases — PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or equivalent; Redis for caching/queuing
• CI/CD — GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, or equivalent pipelines

Additional Technical Background

• Strong background across multiple domains: AI/ML integration, web development, cloud-

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or B2B technology companies
• Background in AI/ML or emerging technologies
• Experience scaling engineering teams from startup to growth stage
• Knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem and integrations
• GCP certifications or demonstrated GCP production experience (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, GKE)
• Experience building and operating observability stacks (dashboards, SLOs, on‑call runbooks)
• MBA or advanced degree in technology or business
• Track record of successful product launches and customer implementations
• Experience working with US-based clients and distributed teams

Leadership Philosophy We Seek

• Servant Leadership: Empowering team members to achieve their best work
• Technical Excellence: Setting high standards while maintaining development velocity
• Growth Mindset: Continuously learning and helping others grow
• Results‑Oriented: Delivering measurable business outcomes through technology
• Cultural Builder: Creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative team environment
• Path to VP of Engineering
• Opportunity to build and scale EDMO's India engineering organization
• Lead major strategic partnerships and technical initiatives
• Drive innovation in AI-powered educational technology

Required Skills

Backend Architecture stakeholder management System Design Monitoring Telemetry MEAN Stack MERN Stack