Technical Specialist

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMO is seeking a Lead Software Engineer / Senior Tech Lead in India to energize and guide a high‑caliber engineering team. You will drive rapid, high‑quality product development using AI and modern technologies, while shaping architecture and delivery across backend and frontend.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and hands‑on technical excellence. You will collaborate with product management and design, scale teams, and ensure robust observability, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Must have: Proven track record of leading high‑performing technical teams.
• Must have: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 telemetry, observability, and monitoring standards across services.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence.
• Manage sprint planning, code reviews, and technical delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams.
• Guide hiring and scaling decisions for the team.
• 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

People management

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

High pressure delivery

Tools

Node.js

NestJS

TypeScript

React/Angular

OpenTelemetry/OpenTelemetry

Datadog/New Relic

GitHub Actions

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

PostgreSQL/MongoDB/Redis

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Lead Software Engineer / Senior Tech Lead

About Us

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.

Our Culture

• Growth Mindset: We embrace continuous learning and rapid skill development
• Innovation First: We leverage cutting-edge AI and smart techniques for quality development
• Excellence: We insist on high standards while maintaining speed and agility
• Impact: We create measurable outcomes that transform educational experiences

Position Overview

We're seeking an exceptional Technical Specialist who can energize and guide a team of brilliant engineers while driving rapid, high-quality product development using AI and innovative technologies. The ideal candidate brings deep full-stack and backend engineering expertise combined with strong leadership capability and a hands‑on approach to architecture and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 8+ years of software development experience
• 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
• TypeScript — Good Have
• 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‑native architecture

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