Innovation Lead

JD: Innovation Tech Lead - IT Services Company (Chennai, Hybrid)

Job Overview

• Budget:

   ₹30–35 LPA (Annual CTC) 

• Company:

   Global IT Services Company 

• Location:

   Chennai (Hybrid) 

• Experience:

   +12 years in software/product R&D

• Reports to:

   Head R&D, India 

• Job Type:

   FTE, Hybrid (3 Days from Office)

About the Client

Global IT Service company

Role Summary

As a Research & Development Lead (Innovation Tech Lead), you will drive the strategy, design, and development of advanced products and tools within a high-impact product division. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and adaptable solutions, enhancing market presence and client confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Roadmap:

  Develop and execute comprehensive product and tool development strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Design & Architecture:

  Architect innovative solutions with a focus on scalability, flexibility, maintainability, and security.

• Technology Selection:

  Evaluate and select modern technologies, including low-code/no-code platforms, to accelerate delivery.

• Team Leadership:

  Guide and mentor development teams, ensuring high performance and technical excellence.

• Performance Optimization:

  Oversee optimization efforts, addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

• Quality Assurance:

  Establish robust testing frameworks and automation tools to ensure product reliability.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  Work closely with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals.

• Documentation & Governance:

  Maintain clear documentation and establish governance standards for consistency and compliance.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Security & Compliance:

  Implement security measures and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

• Technical Support:

  Provide support for product-related issues, collaborating with various teams for timely resolution.

• Analytics & Insights:

  Leverage analytics to track product usage and performance, driving data-informed enhancements.

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  Total 12+ years in software/product with at least

  3+ years in Research & Development (Innovation/R&D) roles

  .

• Technical Skills:

• Strong experience in software development, design, and architecture.
• Proven experience in product/tool development and deployment in production environments.
• Good knowledge of microservices, containers, orchestration, and service mesh.

• Proficiency in Java and Python

  ; strong familiarity with

  frameworks like Spring Boot and Django.

• Experience with

  cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines

  .

• Methodologies:

  Hands-on experience with

  Agile/Scrum, DevOps, and automated deployment processes

  .

• Soft Skills:

  Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Certifications in cloud, DevOps, or architecture.
• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and distributed teams.
• Exposure to analytics tools and deriving actionable insights.
• Exposure to analytics tools and deriving actionable insights.

Why Join?

• Lead R&D for a multi-award-winning digital transformation consultancy.
• Shape the future of organization and drive innovation in DevOps and automation.
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility to attract and retain top talent.
• Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and growth.