Technical Product Manager
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Business Type: Startup
Company Type: Product
Business Model: B2B
Funding Stage: Bootstrapped
Industry: Human resource consulting firm
Salary Range: ₹ 15-25 Lacs PA
Job Description
Technical Product Manager – Software Development Lifecycle Lead
Location: Trichy, Tamil Nadu (On-site)
Reporting To: Head of Engineering
About The Job
We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) — from ideation to delivery. This role requires a strong technical foundation combined with product thinking and hands-on leadership.
You will collaborate closely with Engineering, QA, DevOps, Design, Support, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, scalable, and timely product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Product & Project Lifecycle Management
- Own and manage the complete SDLC: planning, requirements, estimation, development, testing, and release.
- Define product scope, feasibility, and delivery timelines with stakeholders.
- Drive technical validation and support architectural decisions.
- Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
- Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and execution tracking.
- Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight
- Guide development teams across:
- Node.js
- Express.js
- React.js
- MongoDB
- Redis
- OpenSearch / ClickHouse / Cassandra
- Ensure best practices in:
- RESTful APIs
- WebSockets
- Microservices architecture
- Support code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Align system architecture with scalability and business goals.
- Contribute to AI/ML integration strategies in modern applications.
- Process Governance & Delivery Excellence
- Track sprint velocity, task progress, and release cycles.
- Ensure strong QA practices, including bug tracking, test coverage, and UAT readiness.
- Oversee on-time and high-quality product releases.
- Maintain clear documentation and release notes.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Act as the bridge between engineering and leadership.
- Provide weekly status reports, KPIs, and risk updates.
- Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, including QA, DevOps, Design, and Support.
Must-Have Skills
- 6–10 years of experience in software development.
- 3+ years of experience in product/project leadership.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Node.js
- Express.js
- React.js
- MongoDB
- Experience with at least one of:
- OpenSearch
- ClickHouse
- Cassandra
- Strong knowledge of:
- REST APIs
- WebSockets
- Microservices
- Understanding of AI/ML integration concepts.
- Proven track record of delivering 2+ end-to-end products.
- Strong Agile/Scrum experience.
- Experience in SaaS, monitoring tools, or infrastructure platforms.
- Exposure to:
- AWS / GCP / Azure
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Knowledge of observability tools, logging, AI/MLOps.
- Familiarity with QA automation and performance testing.
- Strong ownership and execution mindset.
- Ability to balance technical depth with product vision.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.