Technical Lead AI & IOT (Pune)

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 solid 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 Category Requirements Technical Expertise 812+ years in engineering or architecture roles, with at least 35 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) .