Technical Manager

GreyOrange, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GreyOrange, Inc. is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the Software Development for GreyMatter Solutions in a fast-paced warehouse tech environment.

You will guide architecture, drive cloud-native, distributed systems, and microservices while mentoring a high-performing team to deliver robust real-time software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with 2+ years in leadership.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across SDLC for GreyMatter solutions.
• Drive scalable design and high-quality software delivery.
• Mentor engineers, review code, and set best practices.
• Champion collaboration and continuous learning within the team.
• Shape platform architecture for reliability and performance.
• Ensure real-time processing and high transaction handling.
• Manage multiple projects, maintain schedules and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Java

Python

Golang

Erlang

Distributed systems

Microservices

APIs

REST APIs

Async APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IoT

MQTT

CoAP

HTTP

Version control

AWS

GCP

Azure

Serverless

InfluxDB

Shell

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Technical Manager to lead the Software Development efforts for GreyMatter Solutions.
• As the Technical Manager, you will spearhead the development, focusing on designing, developing, and scaling highly reliable and robust software that powers the core functionalities of our GreyMatter product.
• Your role will be pivotal in guiding the team to deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance our platform’s ability to handle the complex, real-time demands of modern warehouse operations.
• This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with hands-on software development experience, a passion for innovation, and proven expertise in managing teams to build world-class software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead and manage the software development life cycle of the team, including architecture, design, coding, testing, and deployment of GreyMatter solutions.
• Product Development: Work closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to develop scalable solutions that align with business needs and deliver seamless performance in high-stakes environments.
• Team Management: Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance in best practices for software development, code reviews, and technology stack choices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
• Platform Optimization: Drive the architectural direction for our platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Ensure that the software components are designed to handle high transaction volumes, complex workflows, and real-time processing.
• Project Management: Manage multiple development projects, ensuring timely delivery of features, adherence to quality standards, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog management, and resource allocation.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in AI, cloud technologies, and software engineering practices.
• Drive innovation by experimenting with new technologies and processes to enhance performance and capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of software development experience with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Golang OR Erlang.
• Expertise in designing and developing distributed systems, microservices, and APIs.
• Experience working on REST and asynchronous API integration.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), real-time data processing, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, automation).
• Experience with IoT (Internet of Things) technologies: Strong understanding of IoT frameworks and communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, HTTP), and how these technologies integrate with cloud platforms and real-time systems.
• Good understanding of version control systems, build management and testing technologies.
• Design principles for scalable architecture.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing and growing high‑performing engineering teams, fostering collaboration, and driving engineering excellence.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to handle complex technical challenges, make sound decisions under pressure, and creatively solve problems with a focus on results.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Good to Have

• Exposure to serverless technologies.
• Application of machine learning for problem solving.
• Exposure to various databases and messaging technologies like PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elastic etc.
• Knowledge of Container, Kubernetes and cloud-based deployment environments (AWS, GCP, Azure Cloud etc.).
• Knowledge of developing scripts in Python, Shell etc.
• Knowledge of working with Time Series databases (Influx etc.).