01Overview
Were looking for a Technical Lead who combines deep engineering fundamentals with AI-powered speedsomeone 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 Youll 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 dont 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 developmentwithout 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
710 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 fastbut 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:
IT: 6 years (Preferred) Location:
Pune, Maharashtra (Pune, Pune District) (Preferred) Work Location: In person .
