Job Title : Director Technology / Tech Lead
Location : Sarita Vihar, New Delhi
Work Mode : In-office (5 days working)
Experience Required : 12+ Years
Role Summary :
We are looking for a Technology Leader to head the technology function for our product engineering initiatives. This role will oversee the design and development of enterprise-grade products, with a strong focus on Java, AI / ML, and product development. The Director Technology Lead will be responsible for driving innovation, leading cross-functional teams, ensuring robust product architecture, and aligning technology delivery with global business objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
Technology Leadership & Strategy :
- Define and execute technology strategy, ensuring scalability, performance, and innovation.
- Architect and oversee development of cutting-edge products leveraging Java, AI / ML, and modern engineering practices.
- Define and own the AI / ML strategy across projects (Generative AI, synthetic data pipelines, video retail analytics, LLM-based automation).
- Guide architectural decisions on model selection, fine-tuning, and deployment of AI systems.
- Lead and manage the technology team, ensuring strategic alignment with companys objectives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies (GenAI, MLOps, RAG, vector databases, etc.) for business adoption.
Product Development & Delivery :
Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise-grade product development, from conceptualization to deployment.Ensure robust backend systems, intuitive frontends, and scalable data pipelines are delivered to the highest standards.Champion agile methodologies, ensuring on-time, quality releases aligned with business priorities.Lead the transformation of early-stage AI initiatives into scalable internal tools and client-facing products.Team Leadership & Mentorship :
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across AI / ML, backend, frontend, data, and MLOps functions.Provide technical guidance on model development, system integration, user experience, data workflows, and deployment pipelines.Foster innovation, continuous learning, and best practices within the technology team.Collaborate with external tech partners, data scientists, and internal research / product teams to integrate AI capabilities into scalable workflows.Governance & Excellence :
Establish and enforce coding standards, architecture guidelines, and QA processes across the product ecosystem.Drive operational excellence in MLOps / LLMOps, model versioning, drift monitoring, and reproducibility.Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability across all engineering disciplines.Stakeholder Management :
Collaborate with product management, business teams, and leadership to translate requirements into technology solutions.Act as a thought leader, presenting technology capabilities and innovations to internal and external stakeholders.Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology execution.Qualifications :
Masters in Computer Applications (MCA) is preferred.12+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership position.Proven experience in AI / ML projects and product development.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Deep understanding of product development, software engineering, and application services.Core Skills (Must Have) :
Strong expertise in Java and scalable product development.Experience building AI-based tools, models, and automation systems.Experience with Generative AI, RAG systems, vector DBs, and multi-modal data pipelines.Proven experience in building and scaling technology teams.Experience in transforming AI prototypes into scalable, productized offerings.(ref : hirist.tech)
