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Talent500 is hiring for one of its clients.About Pella India:ANSR has set up Pella India, a Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. The center’s mission is to create a high-impact, high-trust technology and data hub that strengthens Pella’s global capabilities and accelerates innovation. Pella India operates as a direct extension of the Pella U.S. IT team to support long-term capability growth, especially in areas like Data Engineering, SalesForce (CRM, Install, Service), Oracle Human Capital Management, DevOps, QA, Infrastructure etc. Pella India is positioned to be a strategic enabler of transformation initiatives like ERP, CPQ, PLM, AI, and more. It will help Pella scale smarter, move faster, and build internal expertise that lasts.Job Title:Technical Lead / IT Manager – API Platform & IntegrationsOverview:We are seeking a Technical Lead / IT Manager to oversee the development and evolution of our enterprise-wide GraphQL API layer, which serves as the central integration platform connecting all enterprise systems and applications. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the team delivers scalable, secure, and high-performing integration solutions while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. You will partner with business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into clear solutions, guide technical strategy, and manage team performance and development.Key Responsibilities:Technical LeadershipOwn the architecture and roadmap for the enterprise GraphQL API layer and related integration platforms.Provide technical direction and ensure adherence to best practices for API design, security, and scalability.Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver straightforward solutions to complex integration needs.Drive continuous improvement in API platform engineering, developer experience, and integration patterns.Oversee implementation of CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies, and cloud deployments.People Leadership & HR DutiesManage a team of developers and QA engineers, including performance reviews, goal setting, and career development.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.Handle resource planning, hiring, and onboarding for the integration team.Provide mentorship and coaching, ensuring team members grow in technical and professional capabilities.Partner with HR on employee engagement, retention strategies, and compliance.Strategic ResponsibilitiesAlign integration platform strategy with enterprise architecture and business objectives.Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.Influence decisions on API governance, security standards, and integration frameworks across the organization.Required Skills & Qualifications:7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and GraphQL.Strong experience with REST API design, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.Hands-on experience with relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB).Proficiency with Docker and containerized deployments.Proficiency with event driven architecture (SNS/SQS, Kafka)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in complex enterprise environments.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with enterprise systems integration (CPQ, ERP, PLM, CRM).Knowledge of API gateway technologies and microservices architectureExposure to observability tools and performance monitoring for API ecosystems.