Job Description

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

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

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

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)