Tech Lead – Full Stack (AI-First Mindset)

Job Description: Tech Lead – Full Stack (AI-First Mindset) Location: [Hybrid/Remote – India] Experience: 7–12+ years Role Type: Full-time About the Role As a Tech Lead (AI-First), you will lead technical execution across full-stack applications while actively contributing to architecture, coding, and delivery. You will guide engineers, drive best practices, and integrate AI-driven capabilities across the development lifecycle — from automation to smart features inside the product. This role is 80% hands-on, with strong leadership responsibility. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Lead technical design, architecture decisions, and development workflows across frontend and backend systems. • Provide direction on frameworks, patterns, code quality, and performance optimization. • Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and ensure engineering best practices. • Evaluate new AI tools, frameworks, and libraries for integration into the project. AI-First Engineering • Apply AI tools and LLMs to improve developer productivity (code generation, testing, documentation, automation). • Design systems that can support future AI/ML capabilities (API orchestration, extensible data models, scalable services). • Partner with AI/ML engineers to embed models into full-stack applications. Full-Stack Development (Hands-On) • Build scalable applications using: o Frontend: React.js, Angular o Backend: Node.js, Express.js, NestJS • Design and develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend logic. • Build reusable UI components, dashboards, and interactive interfaces. • Implement secure, optimized, and maintainable code across the stack. Architecture & System Design • Contribute to high-level architecture: microservices, API gateways, event-driven systems, and cloud-native design. • Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance benchmarks are met. • Work with DevOps to strengthen CI/CD pipelines and automation. Collaboration & Delivery • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, DevOps, QA, and AI teams to build robust product increments. • Break down engineering tasks, provide estimates, and ensure predictable delivery. • Communicate technical decisions, risks, and timelines clearly to stakeholders. Qualifications Must Have • 7–12+ years of software development experience with strong full-stack expertise. • Deep hands-on skills in: o React.js o Angular o Node.js o Express.js o NestJS • Strong understanding of microservices, API design, and distributed systems. • Proven experience leading technical projects or small teams. • Experience integrating AI/LLM-based features OR willingness + capability to adopt AI-first tools. Good to Have • Experience with TypeScript, RxJS, and modern frontend architecture. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). • Experience with vector DBs, LangChain, or integrating AI APIs. • Knowledge of DevOps practices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).