Technical Lead - Platform Engineering (IIoT)

Fuller Technologies; Navalur; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Technologies is seeking a Technical Lead for Platform Engineering to steer the architecture of a global IIoT platform, spanning Edge connectivity and Azure cloud services. You will shape data pipelines, APIs, analytics, and customer applications, directing cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable digital solutions worldwide.

You will mentor engineers, drive engineering standards, and ensure 99.9% availability, while advancing cybersecurity and SDLC best practices across the

Qualifications

• Degree in computer engineering/science or related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering or cloud platform engineering.
• 3+ years of technical leadership providing architectural direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the global IIoT platform, providing architectural guidance across software teams.
• Own and evolve end-to-end platform architecture spanning Edge devices, Azure cloud services, data pipelines, APIs, analytics, and customer-facing apps.
• Design scalable, secure cloud-native solutions using Azure services like Azure IoT Hub, messaging, storage, and event-driven architectures.
• Guide design and development across Java, Node.js, C#, REST APIs, microservices, and real-time data processing.
• Establish engineering standards, promote maintainability, security, and quality.
• Mentor engineers through code/design reviews and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive platform reliability to 99.9% availability with monitoring, observability, incident management, and capacity planning.
• Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience testing for production systems.
• Optimize Azure infrastructure to balance performance, scalability, reliability, and costs.
• Champion secure SDLC practices and IEC 62443, partnering with security teams to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Product, Scrum Masters, and domain experts to translate business needs into robust solutions.
• Support estimation, solution reviews, planning, and clear communication of strategies and risks.
• Explore emerging technologies and contribute to the IIoT roadmap.
• Push continuous improvements for scalability, reliability, and customer value.

Skills

Cloud platform engineering

Azure

Edge computing

IIoT

Architectural leadership

SDLC

Agile

Stakeholder management

Security

Security by design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/related

Tools

Azure IoT Hub

REST APIs

Microservices

Data pipelines

Distributed systems

Job description

Technical Lead Platform Engineering

Where Growth Never Stops

At Fuller Technologies, momentum isnt a slogan its how we work. For over 140 years, weve improved the systems that keep the cement industry running: optimizing processes, reducing friction, and elevating performance. That mindset shapes not only our solutions but how we operate as a company.

When you join Fuller, youre joining a team that supports your growth and values your contribution. Here, colleagues collaborate openly, leaders give you room to develop, and the environment is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll find the stability of a global organization and the agility of one that’s actively expanding — a place where your career can accelerate alongside the business.

If you want to move forward with a company that brings its people with it — Fuller is where that happens.

About the department

The Online Reliability Services Software Development team builds customer-facing digital products that improve equipment reliability and performance for cement producers worldwide. As Fuller Technologies expands its in-house software development capabilities, this growing team offers a unique opportunity to influence technology, engineering culture, and future product innovation.

About the Role

As Technical Lead, Platform Engineering, you will be the technical authority for our global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform supporting Online Reliability Services (ORS). You will shape the architecture and technical direction across Edge connectivity, Microsoft Azure cloud services, data platforms, APIs, analytics, and customer-facing applications.

In this role, you will lead the development of secure, scalable, and highly available digital solutions that enable predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, and data-driven services for customers worldwide. Working closely with Product Management, Scrum Masters, software engineers, Edge developers, and domain experts, you will translate business needs into robust technical solutions while driving engineering excellence, cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and platform innovation.

Your responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the global IIoT platform supporting Online Reliability Services (ORS), providing architectural guidance and technical direction across software development teams.
• Own and evolve the end-to-end platform architecture spanning Edge devices and connectivity, Microsoft Azure cloud services, data pipelines, APIs, analytics, and customer-facing applications.
• Design scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions using Azure services, including Azure IoT Hub, cloud messaging, data storage, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Guide technical design and development across Java, Node.js, C#, REST APIs, microservices, and real-time data processing technologies, ensuring seamless integration between industrial equipment, Edge devices, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Establish engineering standards, development practices, and architecture principles that promote maintainability, scalability, software quality, and security.
• Mentor and develop software engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, design reviews, and knowledge sharing, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive platform operational excellence and maintain availability of 99.9% or greater through effective monitoring, observability, logging, incident management, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, backup validation, failover strategies, resilience testing, and root-cause analysis for critical production issues.
• Optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure and resource utilization to balance platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cloud operating costs.
• Champion secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and industrial cybersecurity principles, including IEC 62443, while partnering with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Partner with Product Management, Scrum Masters, software and Edge developers, data engineers, automation engineers, and domain experts to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Support technical estimation, solution reviews, project and release planning, and clearly communicate technical strategies, dependencies, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, cloud services, and engineering practices, and contribute to the long-term technology roadmap for IIoT, digital services, and industrial automation.
• Drive continuous improvements that enhance platform scalability, reliability, maintainability, security, engineering productivity, and overall customer value.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant technical certifications are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, cloud platform engineering, industrial digital solutions, or related technology domains.
• 3+ years of demonstrated technical leadership experience, providing architectural direction and guiding engineering teams in the delivery of enterprise software or cloud platform solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting production cloud platforms using Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, APIs, microservices, data platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Edge computing, industrial automation, manufacturing technologies, or connected equipment solutions is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and technology principles, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within Agile development environments and structured Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices.
• Strong systems thinking, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues and drive effective solutions.
• Ability to evaluate technology alternatives, understand system dependencies, and make sound architectural and technical decisions.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, influence engineering teams, coordinate resources, and work effectively across multiple functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working effectively in global, cross-functional, and multicultural environments.
• A collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement mindset with a strong focus on quality, security, reliability, and customer value.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex, gender identity/expression, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

Build a better world

Fuller Technologies helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving growth while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together in our diverse team, we collaborate in an inclusive and supportive environment to discover further ways to economic and environmental success.

For further information on Fuller Technologies' business and services, visit https://www.fuller-technologies.com/