Vice President of Technology

Role : VP - Technology
Experience : 18 to 22 Years
Job Location : Chennai
About OJ Commerce:
OJ OJ Commerce (OJC) is a fast-growing, profitable online retailer based in Florida, USA with a full-fledged India office based in Chennai. Our vision is to be the best-in-class e-commerce company delivering exceptional value to all stakeholders. We deliver exceptional value to customers by leveraging technology, innovation, and brand-partnerships to provide a seamless & enjoyable shopping of high-quality products at the best prices. We have established a sophisticated, data-driven system to run operations with virtually no human intervention.
Responsibilities:
Lead Technology Transformation & Delivery
Drive the transformation of our custom-built technology stack to a modern, API-first architecture with microservices and CI/CD pipelines, building on the platform foundation already established
Own end-to-end delivery and operational stability of all applications supporting our complex ecommerce ecosystem including multiple marketplace channels (Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, Home Depot, Target, eBay, Overstock), hundreds of vendor/supplier integrations, freight carriers, advertising platforms, and social commerce platforms
Accelerate time-to-market for technology initiatives through improved development practices, automation, and AI-augmented workflows while maintaining system reliability and uptime
Manage & Optimize a High-Performing Technology Organization
Lead a 30+ person India-based technology team including developers, technical leads, and engineering managers with a focus on productivity, accountability, and rapid development
Leverage AI and automation to increase team productivity by 30-50% over 6 months, optimizing team composition and eliminating low-value work
Maintain hands-on technical involvement in critical architecture decisions, proof-of-concepts, and complex troubleshooting while empowering your team to own day-to-day execution
Execute Technology Strategy & Operations
Own the HOW of technology delivery - establishing standards, architecture patterns, development methodologies, and quality practices that enable speed without sacrificing stability
Manage diverse technology portfolio spanning MS Platform (SQL Server, .NET/ASP/C#), Linux-based open-source applications (EDI, telephony, ELK stack), and emerging modern architecture
Lead infrastructure, DevOps, and internal technology systems that enable the function to operate efficiently
Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and realistic delivery commitments
Build Technical Excellence & Innovation Culture
Establish and enforce engineering standards through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical governance that balance speed with maintainability
Research and recommend emerging technologies, AI applications, and development practices that create competitive advantage
Develop technical roadmaps that sequence modernization efforts to minimize disruption while maximizing business value
Skills & Qualifications
Technology Leadership & Transformation Experience
10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience with proven track record of modernizing legacy systems to cloud-native, API-first architectures
Deep hands-on expertise in system architecture, microservices design, and CI/CD implementation - able to personally architect solutions and build proof-of-concepts when needed
Experience driving architectural transformations while maintaining operational stability and accelerating delivery velocity
Ecommerce & Integration Complexity
Strong understanding of ecommerce technology ecosystems including marketplace integrations (Amazon, Walmart, etc.), payment systems, order management, inventory systems, and multi-channel commerce
Experience managing complex integration landscapes with external APIs, EDI, real-time data synchronization, and high-volume transaction processing
Familiarity with advertising platforms, social commerce, and logistics/fulfillment technology stacks
Team Leadership & Productivity Optimization
Proven ability to lead and scale technology teams of 30+ people, including managing through technical leads and engineering managers
Experience managing distributed or offshore technology teams with ability to drive accountability, quality, and productivity across time zones
Track record of leveraging AI, automation, and modern tooling to measurably improve team productivity and eliminate low-value work
Technical Foundation & Versatility
Strong foundation in both Microsoft stack (.NET, SQL Server, Azure) and open-source technologies (Linux, Python, modern frameworks)
Understanding of database architecture, infrastructure/DevOps, and operational reliability practices
Ability to quickly evaluate emerging technologies and AI applications for practical business value vs. hype
Execution & Business Partnership
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions with realistic commitments and trade-off decisions
Experience establishing engineering standards, quality practices, and technical governance without creating bureaucracy
Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts and constraints to non-technical stakeholders
What we Offer
• Competitive salary
• Medical Benefits/Accident Cover
• Flexi Office Working Hours
• Fast paced start up

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