Odoo Technical Architect

Job Post - Odoo Technical Architect

Experience - 8+ years

Job Location - Mumbai or Ahmedabad (WFO)

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Architecture & System Design

• Design scalable, modular, and maintainable Odoo system architectures.
• Plan database structures, module relationships, and workflow architecture.
• Define technical standards, design patterns, and best practices for Odoo development.
• Oversee deployment architecture including hosting, environments, and CI/CD pipelines.

2. Custom Development & Engineering Leadership

• Lead development of custom modules, features, and enhancements using Odoo framework (Python/ORM, XML, JS).
• Review, refactor, and optimize existing customizations.
• Ensure alignment with Odoo community/enterprise coding guidelines.
• Guide developers by providing technical direction, mentorship, and hands-on support.

3. Code Review, Code Audit & Best Practices

• Conduct detailed code reviews, ensuring compliance with quality, security, and performance benchmarks.
• Perform code audits for ongoing/legacy implementations and recommend optimization strategies.
• Establish development standards, review processes, and documentation practices. Identify technical debt and propose remediation plans.

4. Integration & API Architecture

• Architect, design, and implement integrations with third-party systems (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Develop and oversee API frameworks, connectors, and middleware integrations.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient integration patterns

5. Performance Optimization & Scalability

• Diagnose and resolve system performance issues (latency, load, queries).
• Optimize SQL queries, server configuration, and Odoo modules for high performance.
• Plan scalability strategies for high-volume or multi-company environments.

6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Solution Architects, Functional Consultants, Project Managers, and QA teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architecture blueprints.
• Participate in client discussions for technical scoping or feasibility assessments.

7. Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain Technical Design Documents (TDD), architecture diagrams, and data flow designs.
• Maintain versioning, deployment, and module documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Odoo technical development and architecture.
• Strong command of Python, Odoo ORM, XML, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Odoo Enterprise and Community editions.
• Strong knowledge of Odoo module development, customizations, and migrations.
• Proven expertise in API integration (REST/SOAP) and third-party system connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with QWeb reports, controllers, security rules, and access rights.
• Experience in CI/CD, Git, Docker, DevOps pipelines is highly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize code and performance.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical teams or managing developer groups.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to Odoo version upgrades/migrations.
• Contributions to Odoo community projects (optional but a plus).