Product Development Lead (Full-Time / Consultant)– School ERP / EdTech

Job Title: Product Development Lead – School ERP / EdTech

Employment Type: Full-Time / Consultant (Based on Candidate Profile)

Experience: 7+ Years

Location: Mohali (On-Site)

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced

Product Development Lead with

7+ years of experience in building and scaling software products, preferably in

School ERP, School Management Systems, or EdTech solutions . The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise, hands-on development experience, and the ability to lead a team while taking ownership of the product lifecycle—from planning and architecture to development, deployment, and continuous enhancement. We are open to candidates from

any technology stack , provided they have a proven track record of successfully building and managing enterprise-grade products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and enhancement of School ERP / School Management Software products.
• Take ownership of the product architecture, technical roadmap, scalability, and overall product quality.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with management, product stakeholders, UI/UX designers, QA, and business teams to define product vision and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, review, and optimize application architecture and codebase.
• Drive product innovation by identifying opportunities for new features and continuous improvements.
• Ensure software follows best practices for security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews, technical planning, sprint estimations, and release management.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide architectural guidance to the development team.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance the product.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software product development.
• Proven experience in building or enhancing School ERP, School Management Software, Learning Management Systems (LMS), or other EdTech products.
• Strong experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-level software products.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies: + Backend: ASP.NET/.NET Core, C#, Java, Spring Boot, PHP (Laravel), Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or similar. + Frontend: Angular, React.js, Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript. + Mobile (Preferred): Flutter or React Native. + Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB. + Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, REST APIs, microservices, design patterns, and scalable application development.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building products from scratch or leading the modernization of existing products.
• Good understanding of school administration processes such as Admissions, Student Information, Attendance, Timetable, Examination, Fee Management, Transport, HR & Payroll, Parent Communication, and Reporting.
• Experience with cloud-native applications, DevOps, and deployment automation.
• Exposure to AI-driven features, analytics, reporting dashboards, or workflow automation is an added advantage.

What We're Looking For

• A strong technical leader with a product-first mindset.
• Someone who can independently drive product development while managing a development team.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives.
• Passion for building scalable, secure, and user-friendly software products.
• A proactive, ownership-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead the development of a next-generation School ERP/EdTech product.
• Work closely with leadership and directly influence product strategy and technology decisions.
• High ownership, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.

Note: The engagement can be offered as

Full-Time or Consultant , depending on the candidate's experience, expertise, and mutual discussion.