Technical Project Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Lead to join our team at Workato. As a leader in Enterprise MCP, we are redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. Our cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Technical Project Lead, you will be the analytical and operational backbone of the team, bridging engineering and product by translating business requirements into structured technical artifacts, driving competitive intelligence, and ensuring delivery stays on track. You will work closely with the Technical Owner to keep the Packaged Genies portfolio well-defined and well-researched, and to move it forward, while maintaining sufficient engineering depth to engage credibly with the team on implementation decisions. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting technical competitive research to monitor the agentic AI and enterprise automation landscape, tracking competitors and emerging AI-native players. - Performing differentiator analysis to research and document the technical capabilities of Workato Packaged Genies across measurable dimensions. - Preparing Jira stories with clear descriptions, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and effort context, and facilitating story refinement sessions to ensure the team has sufficient clarity to execute. - Maintaining sprint-level visibility into Packaged Genies delivery, tracking progress against commitments, surfacing blockers early, and keeping the Technical Owner informed with concise, accurate status updates. You will also contribute directly to engineering execution with a focus on quality, performance, and reliability of Genie experiences, including: - Designing and optimizing Genies for end-user experience quality, including response latency, token efficiency, and execution performance across multi-system workflows. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - A minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, product development, or technical business analysis. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into structured technical artifacts. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams. - Strong technical expertise in software engineering, with a focus on quality, performance, and reliability. WHY REMOTE At Workato, we believe in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. We also believe in balancing productivity with self-care, and offer a vibrant and dynamic work environment, along with a multitude of benefits that employees can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. BENEFITS - Flexible work arrangement with the ability to work remotely - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance - Access to cutting-edge technology and tools - Comprehensive health plan - Parental leave - Education stipend - Life insurance - Flexible schedule