Techno-Functional Lead - Retail Logistics & AI

Requirements: Techno-Functional Lead Job Description - Retail Logistics, AI & .NET Ecosystem.

Role Overview: We are seeking a proactive, seasoned Techno-Functional Lead with deep expertise in Retail Logistics, the .NET ecosystem, and AI integration.

This is a hybrid hands-on role responsible for defining architecture, engineering solution design deliverables, and reverse-engineering complex supply chain processes into actionable technical systems.

You will lead cross-functional alignment, bridge business stakeholders with engineering teams, and deliver robust integration frameworks across ERP, WMS, 3PL, and Ecommerce platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Architecture & Hands-on Engineering (.NET & AI):

- Architecture & Design: Own end-to-end technical solution design, integration architecture, and code quality using ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, C#, MS SQL Server, and Azure Cloud.

- AI Innovation: Architect and implement AI-driven features to modernize retail logistics processes.

- Integration Patterns: Design robust integration patterns for high-volume enterprise systems.

- Hands-on Leadership: Conduct code reviews, establish technical standards, enforce CI/CD branching strategies, and drive active hands-on development.

Functional Ownership & Requirements Engineering:

- Stakeholder Bridge: Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, translating high-level business vision into clear Business Requirement Documents, functional specs, and user stories.

- Current-State Mapping: Reverse-engineer legacy systems and document current-state architectures.

- Workflow Engineering: Lead end-to-end business workflow design, system process mapping, and data flow definitions.

- Backlog Management: Own and refine the product backlog across scrum teams.

Retail Logistics & Systems Integration:

- 3PL & WMS Alignment: Oversee data mapping and integration between Enterprise systems and 3PL / Warehouse Management Systems.

- Enterprise Data Flow: Map and validate complex enterprise data flows.

- Testing & Quality: Lead SIT/UAT defect analysis, root-cause investigations, and solution acceptance.

Executive Governance & Leadership:

- Executive Presence: Present technical approaches and architectural roadmaps directly to VPs, SVPs, and CXOs.

- Proactive Ownership: Manage cross-functional dependencies, resolve vendor blockers, and conduct risk assessments.

Key Qualifications & Required Skills:

- Technical & Engineering Stack: Strong hands-on experience in .NET / ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, C#, MS SQL Server, RESTful APIs, and Azure Cloud.

- AI & Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience or architectural integration of AI/ML capabilities.

- Domain & Systems Knowledge: Deep domain expertise in Retail, CPG, and Supply Chain Logistics.

- Architecture & Middleware: Proven background in Event-driven architecture, Message Bus / Middleware integrations, and API management.

- Artifact Production: Demonstrated ability to author high-quality Software Design Documents, Technical Design Documents, BRDs, and process flow diagrams.