Technical Manager

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Where is the work:

What's in it for you:

Join the CHVAC Embedded Controls team in Chennai and help build next-generation embedded control systems and connected cloud applications. As a Technical Manager — Full Stack Developer, you will lead the design and delivery of software spanning embedded Linux controllers, real-time communication protocols, modern web interfaces, and AWS cloud services. You'll combine hands-on technical leadership with people and delivery management — mentoring engineers while staying close to the code. This is a role for a seasoned full-stack technologist who thrives at the intersection of low-level embedded systems and high-level cloud/UI development.

Location: Chennai, India

Team: CHVAC Embedded Controls

What you will do:

• Lead the design, and development of full-stack solutions spanning embedded Linux controls, backend services, web UI, and cloud integration.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in C++ development on Linux and embedded Linux platforms for HVAC controls software.
• Design and implement communication protocol integrations (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, REST) between controllers, devices, and cloud systems.
• Develop front-end development of responsive, intuitive user interfaces using React JS.
• Architect and deploy cloud-based services and integrations on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Own technical planning, estimation, and delivery across the full software development lifecycle — from requirements through deployment and support.
• Drive quality, performance, and maintainability through sound design patterns, testing, and CI/CD practices.
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What you will bring:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, including proven technical team leadership or management.
• Strong expertise in C++ development on Linux, including embedded Linux-based control systems.
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, REST/HTTP) for device and system integration.
• Solid front-end development skills with React JS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to architect end-to-end full-stack solutions across embedded, backend, UI, and cloud layers.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.