Odoo Technical Consultant

Job Title: Mid–Senior Odoo Developer (3–5 Years Experience) Location: Bangalore (Hybrid/Remote Options Available) Department: Technology / ERP Solutions Employment Type: Full-Time Overview We are seeking an experienced Mid–Senior Odoo Developer with strong technical and functional expertise to join our ERP solutions team. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and has a proven track record of delivering complex, end-to-end Odoo implementations across multiple business domains including Accounting, Sales, CRM, HR, Purchase, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Projects. This is a high-ownership role requiring independence, clear communication, and the ability to manage demanding projects with tight timelines while maintaining solution quality and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Development & Customization - Design, develop, and maintain custom Odoo modules and advanced enhancements - Implement complex customizations on both Community and Enterprise editions - Develop sophisticated workflows, automated/server actions, scheduled jobs, and cross-module integrations - Customize views (XML/QWeb), reports (PDF/Excel/custom), dashboards, and frontend components - Build and consume REST APIs; integrate Odoo with third-party systems (payment gateways, external CRMs, HRMS, POS, ERPs, etc.) - Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following Odoo best practices 2. Functional & Business Process Expertise - Deep understanding of core business processes across Accounting, Sales, CRM, HR, Purchase, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Project modules - Translate client requirements into clear functional and technical specifications - Proactively recommend optimal Odoo-standard solutions over unnecessary custom development - Configure complex setups (multi-company, fiscal positions, approval hierarchies, accounting rules, access rights, etc.) 3. Client Interaction & Project Delivery - Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, conduct demos, workshops, and UAT sessions - Present technical and functional concepts clearly and confidently - Participate in client calls, sprint planning, and progress reviews - Provide realistic estimates and proactively highlight risks or scope creep 4. Deployment, DevOps & Infrastructure - Deploy and manage Odoo instances on-premise, Docker, Odoo.Sh, AWS, GCP, Azure, or DigitalOcean - Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows - Perform version upgrades, large-scale data migrations, and patch management - Optimize performance (PostgreSQL indexing, query optimization, caching, load balancing) - Manage Git workflows, code reviews, branching strategies, and documentation 5. Support & Quality Assurance - Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve production incidents - Conduct thorough testing of custom developments and configurations - Maintain comprehensive technical and functional documentation - Deliver knowledge transfer and training to internal teams and end users Required Technical Skills Core Odoo Expertise - Strong Python proficiency - In-depth knowledge of Odoo framework (ORM, fields, models, views, controllers, QWeb, report engine) - XML/QWeb, JavaScript (Odoo web client/widgets), PostgreSQL (advanced queries & optimization) - Module development, migrations, debugging, and best practices Integration & API - Building and consuming REST APIs, JSON, XML-RPC, webhooks - Experience with odoorpc, requests, and third-party integrations DevOps & Infrastructure - Linux administration (Ubuntu preferred), Nginx/Apache, SSL - Git/GitLab/GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines - Docker, Odoo.Sh management, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure/DO) - Backup strategies, monitoring, and performance tuning Required Functional Knowledge (Immediate, practical expertise expected — not “I’ll look it up”) - Accounting: Chart of accounts, taxes, fiscal positions, reconciliations, assets - Sales & CRM: Lead-to-order flows, quotations, pricelists, pipelines - Purchase & Inventory: RFQ → PO → Receipt, reordering rules, valuation methods - HR: Employee records, attendance, leaves, appraisals, basic payroll structures Experience & Qualifications Mandatory - 3–5 years of hands-on Odoo development and implementation experience - Proven delivery of full-cycle, complex Odoo projects (not just minor tweaks or support) - Extensive client-facing experience (requirements workshops, demos, UAT, go-live support) - Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver on critical timelines Strong Advantages - Experience with Odoo version upgrades and large data migrations - Multi-company implementations and advanced automation - Odoo certification(s) - Contributions to Odoo community or open-source modules - Leadership experience in small development teams - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies Soft Skills - Excellent communication — can explain complex topics simply and confidently - Strong ownership and accountability; works independently - Calm and professional under pressure with demanding stakeholders - Honest, transparent, and proactive in raising risks - Detail-oriented with consistent documentation habits What We Offer - Flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement (Bangalore-based) - Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-grade Odoo implementations - High-impact role with direct client interaction and solution ownership - Collaborative team culture that values transparency and results