Jobs in India – Leadership, Technology & Specialist Roles

Job code: HN-BM-0909HiredNext is managing a search for an experienced Buying & Merchandising professional for a leading fashion retail business in Mumbai.This is a commercially driven role for someone who understands not just product, but the complete business of buying — range, pricing, OTB, inventory, sell-through, partners and profitability.What will you own?Seasonal buying strategy and range planning.Range width, depth and price architecture.Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and management.Sales forecasting and demand planning.Sell-through, inventory turns and stock-to-sales performance.Range selection, pricing and intake phasing.Partner management and commercial negotiations.Vendor strategy, sourcing and cost negotiations.Seasonal assortment and trading reviews.Cross-functional coordination with Marketing, VM, Sales and Finance.Candidate profile10+ years in Buying and/or Merchandising within fashion retail or a branded environment.Strong understanding of women’s western wear — product, trends, fabrics and construction.Strong commercial and negotiation capability.Hands-on experience with OTB, range planning and sales forecasting.Strong analytical orientation and advanced Excel capability.Experience working across multiple channels/partners is valuable.Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and external business partners.High ownership and ability to independently drive commercial outcomes.Location, compensation & reportingMumbai | CTC up to ₹30 LPA | Reporting to B&M HeadIf your experience sits at the intersection of product + numbers + consumer understanding + commercial decision-making, HiredNext would like to hear from you.How to applyApply through the form on this page. Every application is routed to jobs@hirednext.info. You may also email your CV directly with the subject HN-BM-0909 | Buying & Merchandising.Want to assess your CV before applying? Use the HiredNext CV Assessment.HiredNext does not charge candidates to apply for a role or secure placement.

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH Ref: HN-2609-PEVAI Build the future of conversations. Lead Voice AI that millions rely on. HiredNext is managing a confidential search for a profitable, established enterprise SaaS company building the next generation of its real-time Voice AI platform. This is a Principal-level individual contributor role for someone who is still deeply hands-on with architecture, production code, debugging and platform performance. The mandate is broad and technically demanding. You will help own the platform from an incoming SIP/WebRTC call through real-time speech processing, reasoning, orchestration and generated audio response. Location, work model and compensation Location: Bengaluru or Noida Work model: Hybrid — 3 days/week in office Compensation: ₹1.5–2 crore fixed + performance-linked compensation + ESOPs Search: Confidential What you will own Own the next-generation real-time Voice AI platform. Work across SIP, RTP, WebRTC and speech-to-speech systems. Build and evolve STT–LLM–TTS pipelines and orchestration. Optimise GPU inference, latency, reliability and scale. Remain a deeply hands-on Principal IC working closely with the CTO and senior engineers. Required production experience SIP, RTP, WebRTC and telephony-native media systems. Real-time Voice AI and speech-to-speech platforms. Streaming STT, LLM orchestration and TTS. Barge-in, VAD, endpointing and full-duplex interaction. Tool calling, RAG, workflow execution and human escalation. GPU inference and optimisation using stacks such as vLLM, Triton, TensorRT, CUDA, ONNX or Faster-Whisper. Distributed systems, Kubernetes, observability, fault tolerance and high-scale production operations. Measurable latency, concurrency, throughput or infrastructure-cost improvements. This is not a conventional engineering-management role The successful candidate will work directly with the CTO and senior engineers while continuing to architect, code, troubleshoot and operate critical systems. We want evidence of what you personally built Strong applications should be able to answer questions such as: What platform did you personally design? Which components did you personally code? What production scale did you operate? What were the real p95/p99 latency numbers? What difficult failure did you personally diagnose? What inference or infrastructure optimisation did you deliver, and what changed as a result? Relevant backgrounds Exceptional candidates may come from Voice AI, Conversational AI, CPaaS, CCaaS, Cloud Telephony, WebRTC, Speech AI, ASR/TTS or large-scale distributed communications platforms. Strong Staff-level engineers with unusually deep hands-on Voice AI and platform ownership may also be considered. How to apply confidentially Apply through the form on this page or email jobs@hirednext.info. Please share: CV LinkedIn profile GitHub / technical portfolio, where available Current location Current fixed and total compensation Expected fixed compensation Notice period Willingness to work 3 days/week from Bengaluru or Noida Only evidence-based applications closely aligned with the mandate will be progressed. HiredNext never charges candidates to apply for a role or secure placement.

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH Buying House | Delhi Designer — Apparel / AI-First HiredNext is managing a confidential search for a buying house in Delhi seeking a hands-on apparel designer who can combine strong product fundamentals with AI-enabled design execution. This role is suited to someone who can work lean, move quickly and take ownership across design, fabric, tech packs and digital tools while supporting international buyer requirements. What we are looking for 7+ years of relevant apparel design experience. Strong hands-on capability in fabric sourcing. Good working knowledge of tech pack creation. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Hands-on use of ChatGPT or other AI design tools as part of the design workflow. Graphics capability alongside apparel design is a strong plus, particularly for a lean team environment. Extensive exposure to UK and European brands, with experience relevant to markets such as France and Spain. Location and travel Delhi office location — candidates should be comfortable working from Delhi. Frequent travel to Dhaka will be an important part of the role, and candidates must be comfortable with this requirement. Compensation As per market, aligned to experience, capability and fit. Who will fit this role well A strong apparel designer who understands product end to end, can source and translate fabric ideas into executable tech packs, is digitally fluent, and is already using AI as a practical design tool rather than treating it as a future concept. Candidates who can additionally handle graphics will have a clear advantage because the team is being built lean. How to apply confidentially Apply through the form on this page or email jobs@hirednext.info. Please share your CV, portfolio, current location, current compensation, expected compensation, notice period, and confirmation that you are comfortable with the Delhi office location and frequent travel to Dhaka. HiredNext never charges candidates to apply for a role or secure placement.

Job code: HN-LBE-0901HiredNext is managing a confidential search for a Lead Backend Engineer – Node.js for a high-scale technology platform. The employer identity will be shared only with appropriately shortlisted candidates.Role overviewOwn and scale the backend architecture of a platform serving high transaction volumes. This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, scalable microservices, performance engineering and technical leadership.What you will ownOwn the architecture, design and development of backend systems built on Node.js.Design resilient, fault-tolerant distributed systems and event-driven microservices.Optimise latency, throughput, data processing and infrastructure cost at scale.Lead database architecture across SQL and NoSQL systems, including caching and asynchronous processing.Design secure REST and GraphQL APIs and integrations with payment gateways, ERP, CRM, OMS/WMS and third-party platforms.Lead backend engineers, architecture reviews, code quality, testing, monitoring and documentation.Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on roadmap planning and execution.Candidate requirements8–12+ years of backend engineering experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Node.js.Strong JavaScript and TypeScript expertise.Experience with Express.js or NestJS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis.Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, scalability, reliability and security.Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ and AWS SQS/SNS.Strong ownership, problem-solving, communication and engineering-leadership capability.Good to haveAWS, GCP or Azure experience.Kubernetes and Docker.Datadog, Grafana, ELK or OpenTelemetry.Ecommerce, Retail, Marketplace, FinTech or Consumer Technology experience.Location and compensationBangalore | On-site / Hybrid | ₹45–50 LPA, depending on experience and fit.How to applyApply through the form below or email your CV to jobs@hirednext.info with the subject HN-LBE-0901 | Lead Backend Engineer | Current Company. Include your current compensation, expected compensation, notice period and present location.HiredNext does not charge candidates to apply for a role or secure placement.

Job code: HN-CFL-0831 HiredNext is managing a confidential search for a Corporate Finance Lead based in Mumbai. The role will drive financial planning, performance tracking and strategic insights, translating numbers into clear business decisions while strengthening financial discipline. Key responsibilities Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting across functions and business units. Track performance against plan, investigate key variances and recommend corrective actions. Build robust financial models to support business decisions and growth planning. Own and publish monthly financial reports and MIS. Deep-dive into business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and track agreed actions to closure. Analyse data to uncover trends, inefficiencies and growth levers. Partner with business teams to improve unit economics, margins and cost structures. Prepare investor updates, board presentations and founder-level reviews with clear financial storytelling. Manage end-to-end external audits and strengthen processes and controls in response to audit findings. Candidate profile Qualification: Chartered Accountant. Experience: 3–6 years in Corporate Finance or FP&A. Mandatory industry background: Retail / Quick Commerce / FMCG / Hospitality. Hands-on SAP experience. Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability. Ability to translate data into clear business insights and drive decisions to execution. Strong communication for founder, investor and leadership interactions. Proven team-handling and stakeholder-management experience. High-growth or startup experience is advantageous. Location and compensation Mumbai | ₹30–35 LPA, depending on experience and fit. The employer identity will be shared only with appropriately shortlisted candidates. HiredNext does not charge candidates to apply for a role or secure placement.

Confidential expression of interest for upcoming mandates. HiredNext is building a select CHRO leadership pipeline for Global Capability Centres establishing or scaling operations in Hyderabad. This is not presented as a confirmed vacancy with an identified employer.Leadership contextBuild the India people agenda from GCC launch through scaled operations.Lead workforce planning, organisation design, leadership hiring and global stakeholder alignment.Create a high-trust culture while establishing governance, rewards and talent systems at speed.Relevant profile18+ years in enterprise HR with senior leadership experience in a GCC, global enterprise or major capability build.Evidence of scaling complex technology, digital or shared-services organisations in India.Board- and CEO-level credibility with strong global matrix experience.Confidential registrationUse the short-message field to describe one GCC build or transformation you personally led. If relevant to your current responsibilities, you may also state whether you influence recruitment-partner empanelment or vendor onboarding. This is optional, handled separately and does not affect opportunity consideration.HiredNext will contact you only about relevant leadership opportunities or, where you have indicated interest, recruitment-partnership discussions. HiredNext does not charge candidates.

Confidential expression of interest for upcoming mandates. HiredNext is developing a CHRO leadership pipeline for semiconductor, electronics and deep-technology organisations growing in Bengaluru. This is not presented as a confirmed vacancy with an identified employer.Leadership contextBuild scarce engineering, R&D and technical-leadership pipelines across India and global markets.Shape an innovation-led culture, technical career architecture and retention strategy.Lead succession, rewards, global mobility and organisation capability for long-cycle R&D businesses.Relevant profile18+ years in HR leadership, ideally within semiconductors, electronics, engineering, product technology or deep tech.Strong understanding of specialist engineering talent markets and technical workforce planning.Experience partnering with global business, R&D and functional leaders.Confidential registrationUse the short-message field to describe a scarce-talent, R&D or technical-organisation challenge you solved. If relevant, you may separately indicate whether you influence recruitment-partner empanelment or vendor onboarding. This disclosure is optional and does not affect opportunity consideration.HiredNext will contact you only about relevant leadership opportunities or, where you have indicated interest, recruitment-partnership discussions. HiredNext does not charge candidates.

Confidential expression of interest for upcoming mandates. HiredNext is building a CHRO leadership pipeline for reputed data-centre and digital-infrastructure platforms operating from Noida/NCR. This is not presented as a confirmed vacancy with an identified employer.Leadership contextLead the people agenda across corporate, engineering, projects, facilities and multi-site operations.Strengthen safety culture, workforce compliance, operational capability and leadership succession.Build scalable talent systems for rapid infrastructure expansion without compromising control or reliability.Relevant profile18+ years in senior HR roles within infrastructure, data centres, telecom, energy, industrial services or another asset-intensive sector.Strong operational HR, employee relations, compliance and multi-location leadership experience.Ability to partner credibly with business, engineering and operating leaders.Confidential registrationUse the short-message field to describe a multi-site, infrastructure or operational transformation you led. If relevant, you may separately indicate whether you influence recruitment-partner empanelment or vendor onboarding. This disclosure is optional and does not affect opportunity consideration.HiredNext will contact you only about relevant leadership opportunities or, where you have indicated interest, recruitment-partnership discussions. HiredNext does not charge candidates.

Confidential expression of interest for upcoming mandates. HiredNext is curating a national pipeline of board-ready people leaders for enterprises undertaking material organisation transformation. This is not presented as a confirmed vacancy with an identified employer.Leadership contextPartner with the board and CEO on organisation redesign, productivity and leadership succession.Align workforce, operating model, capability and culture with enterprise transformation priorities.Strengthen executive talent, rewards, governance and measurable people outcomes.Relevant profile20+ years of progressive HR leadership with enterprise-wide responsibility.Current or recent CHRO, Chief People Officer or HR Director experience in a complex scaled organisation.Evidence of leading restructuring, integration, operating-model change or enterprise transformation.Confidential registrationUse the short-message field to describe one board-level transformation and its measurable business outcome. If relevant, you may separately indicate whether you influence recruitment-partner empanelment or vendor onboarding. This disclosure is optional and does not affect opportunity consideration.HiredNext will contact you only about relevant leadership opportunities or, where you have indicated interest, recruitment-partnership discussions. HiredNext does not charge candidates.