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 strong 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
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Own and drive the end-to-end technical execution of cloud, AI, and IoT-based retail modernization initiatives.
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Develop scalable, secure Azure-native architectures and oversee implementation through production rollout.
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Work closely with engineering partners and cross-functional teams to deliver prioritized retail use cases.
Platform Architecture & Integration
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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.).
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Implement reliable real-time and batch data pipelines for analytics, monitoring, and automation.
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Ensure security, governance, and observability across environments.
Retail Use Case Execution
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Convert retail workflows such as shrink reduction, planogram compliance, store operations optimization, footfall analytics, and inventory accuracy into scalable technical solutions.
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Enable data-driven decision making through automation, AI, and analytics.
Program & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the technical owner and primary point of contact for cloud and AI initiatives.
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Manage backlog, technical milestones, architecture reviews, and cross-team coordination.
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Provide technical updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership and business stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise
8–12+ years in engineering or architecture roles, with at least 3–5 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
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Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)(preferred, not mandatory)
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Azure Developer (AZ-204) or Azure DevOps (AZ-400)(preferred, not mandatory)
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Relevant retail technology or cloud certifications (preferred, not mandatory)
