Technical Lead – AI & IOT

Codvo.ai; Pune District; Remote; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a Technical Lead to spearhead retail transformation initiatives utilizing Azure and AI. The role involves overseeing technical execution and integrating data across multiple systems. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in retail technology and Azure services. Join us to lead innovative projects that enhance business performance.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in engineering or architecture roles, with 3–5 years in retail technology.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Services (Synapse, IoT Hub, Event Hub).
• Understanding of store operations and inventory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end technical execution of cloud and AI retail modernization.
• Integrate data across various systems using Azure.
• Convert retail workflows into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Retail Domain Knowledge

Data & AI Familiarity

Leadership

Tools

Azure Services

Event Hub

Kafka

Job description

Job Title: Technical Lead – Retail Transformation (Azure & AI Modernization)

Location: Remote

About Us

At Codvo, we are committed to building scalable, future-ready data platforms that power business impact. We believe in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth, where engineers can experiment, learn, and thrive. Join us to be part of a team that solves complex data challenges with creativity and cutting-edge technology.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Technical Lead with strong retail technology experience to drive a multi-phase digital modernization initiative across store operations, supply chain, and customer experience. The ideal candidate will lead architecture, integrations, and delivery of Azure-based, AI-enabled, and IoT-driven retail solutions in partnership with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cloud ecosystem partners.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Own and drive the end-to-end technical execution of cloud, AI, and IoT-based retail modernization initiatives.
• Develop scalable, secure Azure-native architectures and oversee implementation through production rollout.
• Work closely with engineering partners and cross-functional teams to deliver prioritized retail use cases.

Platform Architecture & Integration

• Integrate data across POS, ERP, CRM, inventory, supply chain, and IoT devices using Azure services (Synapse, IoT Hub, Event Hub, Functions, APIM, AKS, Blob Storage, etc.).
• Implement reliable real-time and batch data pipelines for analytics, monitoring, and automation.
• Ensure security, governance, and observability across environments.

Retail Use Case Execution

• Convert retail workflows such as shrink reduction, planogram compliance, store operations optimization, footfall analytics, and inventory accuracy into scalable technical solutions.
• Enable data-driven decision making through automation, AI, and analytics.

Program & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the technical owner and primary point of contact for cloud and AI initiatives.
• Manage backlog, technical milestones, architecture reviews, and cross-team coordination.
• Provide technical updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Expertise – 8–12+ years in engineering or architecture roles, with at least 3–5 years in retail technology. Hands-on experience with Azure Services (Synapse, IoT Hub, Event Hub, Functions, APIM, AKS, AAD, Blob Storage, Monitor). Strong knowledge of microservices, API design, event-driven systems, DevOps, and cloud security.
• Retail Domain – Understanding of store operations, loss prevention, planogram execution, inventory workflows, demand forecasting, and supply chain processes.
• Data & AI – Familiarity with AI/ML platforms, CV-based analytics, and streaming data architectures (Event Hub, Kafka, etc.). Experience with RAG/GenAI is a plus.
• Leadership – Proven ability to lead technical teams, collaborate with external partners, and deliver complex programs in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Certifications

• Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)(preferred, not mandatory)
• Azure Developer (AZ-204) or Azure DevOps (AZ-400)(preferred, not mandatory)
• Relevant retail technology or cloud certifications (preferred, not mandatory)