Project Lead - Technology & Platform Development Job in Tata Communications

Project Lead Technology & Platform Development (API Product Owner)

Location: Chennai

Experience: 5 9 Years

Company: Tata Communications

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Tata Communications

Tata Communications is redefining global connectivity with innovation and intelligence. As a leader in Cloud, Mobility, IoT, Security, Collaboration, Media, and Network Services, we are building a New World of Communications backed by cutting-edge digital platforms, customer-centric solutions, and transformative technology.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Lead (API Product Owner) to drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution of our Self-Service API Gateway within Tata Communications Digital Ecosystem. This individual contributor role holds end-to-end ownership of API product development, aligning business needs with technology innovation to enhance customer experience and revenue generation.

You'll be responsible for delivering impactful API solutions by collaborating with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with both market trends and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Discovery: Define and execute a long- and short-term API product roadmap aligned with company goals and customer needs. Continuously evaluate market trends, competitive landscape, and user feedback to inform product direction. Build deep understanding of the business domain to identify high-value product opportunities.
• Product Development & Requirement Management: Translate business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. Validate artifacts (user stories, wireframes, documentation) to address feasibility, usability, and business value. Prioritize product backlog using a data-driven framework, balancing technical feasibility with stakeholder needs. Maintain backlog hygiene, flag escalated features or bugs, and prep for sprint readiness.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, design, and business teams to guide development from concept to launch. Ensure seamless alignment across internal stakeholders by communicating priorities and progress.
• Agile Delivery & Governance: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including PI planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Perform functional testing and sprint validation to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
• Metrics & Performance Analysis: Define and monitor KPIs for product engagement and technical performance. Leverage analytics to continuously improve product strategy and execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Application Integration and API Management, preferably in Telecom or Digital Transformation domains.
• 2+ years in Product Ownership or Technical Product Management, with hands-on experience in API platforms and architectures.

Technical Proficiency

• Expertise in RESTful APIs, SOAP, JSON/XML, and Web Services.
• Working knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and JavaScript.
• Experience in HTTP/HTTPS protocols, web servers, SQL scripting, and relational database design.
• Familiarity with API security and identity standards (OAuth, SAML, OpenID, TLS, PKI).
• Experience with API monetization, analytics, developer portals, and ecosystem design.
• Exposure to databases like MariaDB or MongoDB.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with API-first product development and platform integration strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally across product, engineering, and business.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for innovation, API marketplaces, and delivering scalable, customer-centric solutions.

Why Join Tata Communications?

• Drive strategic, high-impact digital transformation projects in a globally recognized company.
• Lead the next generation of API-driven services and platforms.
• Collaborate with top-tier technology and business professionals.
• Be part of a visionary, agile, and inclusive work culture shaping the future of connectivity.