Job Title : Tech Lead (AI + Infra)
Location : Remote (India)
Preferred Candidate Requirements :
- 6+ years of experience
- Product-based experience
- Experience in leading a team
Graduates from premium institutes - Immediate joiners
Role Overview :
We are looking for a Tech Lead who can architect, lead, and deliver scalable systems while coordinating cross-functional teams and driving product success end-to-end. You'll bridge frontend and backend efforts, guide junior developers, manage technical expectations with clients, and help evolve our AI-native platform. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical depth, communication skills, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-throughput systems using Python (FastAPI)Architect and scale infrastructure on AWS or Azure, ensuring resilience, security, and performanceGuide integration of LLM pipelines using LangChain, LlamaIndex, and similar toolsCoordinate effectively between backend, frontend, AI, and product teamsContribute to and understand both backend and frontend architecture to ensure cohesive deliveryCommunicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, helping set and manage expectationsOwn project execution end-to-end-from requirements and planning to delivery and iterationMentor junior developers, conduct reviews, and drive engineering best practicesFoster a high-ownership culture of learning, experimentation, and deliveryMust-Have Qualifications :
7+ years of backend development experience in Python, preferably with FastAPIStrong CS fundamentals-data structures, algorithms, system design, design patternsProven experience architecting and scaling production-grade systems (able to explain trade-offs in depth) Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) for production-grade deployments, observability, and performance tuningExperience building AI-native backends with frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndexExposure to vector databases, embedding pipelines, or retrieval-based architecturesDemonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end, from inception to launchAbility to coordinate between teams and drive clarity across backend and frontend workflowsStrong communication skills and experience in client interaction and expectation settingExperience mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and promoting team healthStartup experience or background in high-velocity, ownership-driven teamsBonus Points :
Experience with Agent frameworks such as Autogen, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, or AutoChainPrior work in FinTech, Private Equity tech, or automation toolingStrong interest in team building, tech culture, and engineering rituals(ref : hirist.tech)