We’re looking for a Technical Lead who combines deep engineering fundamentals with AI-powered speed—someone who can design solid systems, make the right architectural trade-offs, and still ship fast.
This role is for someone who can think deeply and execute quickly.
What You’ll Do
- Translate business ideas into robust technical architectures and system designs
- Lead discovery sessions and create structured solution blueprints
- Design and build MVPs that are fast to launch but don’t collapse at scale
- Make key decisions on:
- Data models
- System boundaries
- API contracts
- Performance trade-offs
- Guide developers through clean implementation, code quality, and design thinking
- Introduce reusable patterns and standardized architecture approaches
- Use AI tools to accelerate development—without compromising engineering quality
Core Requirement: Strong Engineering Fundamentals (Critical)
We are not looking for surface-level developers who rely only on AI.
You must be strong in:
Database Design
- Schema design (normalized vs denormalized)
- Indexing strategies and query optimization
- Handling large datasets and performance bottlenecks
- Designing for reporting, analytics, and scalability
- Writing efficient SQL and understanding execution plans
System Design & Architecture
- Designing scalable, modular, and maintainable systems
- Clear understanding of:
- Monolith vs microservices (and when NOT to over-engineer)
- API design and contract-first thinking
- Caching strategies, queues, background jobs
- Ability to design systems that evolve from MVP → scale without rework
Problem Solving
- Ability to break down ambiguous problems into structured solutions
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
AI-First Mindset (Equally Important)
You should actively use AI to move faster, not to replace thinking.
- Daily use of tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor
- Ability to learn new stacks quickly using AI-assisted workflows
- Comfortable integrating APIs like OpenAI API into products
- Use AI for:
- Rapid prototyping
- Debugging
- Code generation
- Architecture exploration
The key difference:
You verify, refine, and improve AI output using strong fundamentals
Experience Required
- 7–10 years of software development experience
- Proven track record of shipping multiple MVPs or products end-to-end
- Experience in startup, product studio, or consulting environments preferred
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to lead small teams
Technology Expectations
Backend
- Laravel (PHP), Node.js (Express/Nest), or Python (Django/FastAPI)
- Strong API design and integration experience
Frontend
- React / Next.js / Vue
- Ability to quickly build functional, usable interfaces
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, SES, CloudWatch)
- Docker, CI/CD, Git
Databases
- Strong expertise in MySQL / PostgreSQL (must-have)
- Exposure to NoSQL is a plus
Who You Are
- You understand why things work, not just how to use them
- You can design systems from scratch, not just assemble components
- You are comfortable with ambiguity but bring structure quickly
- You move fast—but never compromise on core design quality
- You use AI as a multiplier, not a crutch
If you are interested, drop your cv to [email protected]
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pune, Maharashtra (Pune, Pune District): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
Location:
- Pune, Maharashtra (Pune, Pune District) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
