Technical Lead - AI & Technology

Role Title : Tech Lead - AI & TechnologyLocation : Bangalore, India - Fully On-siteExperience : 5+ YearsEmployment Type : Full-timeAbout the Role : We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Tech Lead to lead a small engineering team and drive the development of AI-powered applications, internal technology platforms, and modern IT solutions.The Tech Lead will be responsible for technical direction, architecture, development, code quality, team management, and end-to-end delivery of technology projects. The ideal candidate should have strong programming experience, particularly in Python and ReactJS, along with practical experience working with AI/ML technologies.Technical Leadership & Team Management : - Lead and mentor a team of developers and technical team members.- Own technical delivery across multiple projects and initiatives.- Assign tasks, review progress, resolve technical blockers, and ensure timely delivery.- Conduct code reviews and establish engineering best practices.- Mentor team members and support their technical growth.Software Development & Architecture : - Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications.- Lead backend development using Python and frontend development using ReactJS.- Define application architecture, technology choices, APIs, integrations, and development standards.- Review technical designs and ensure high-quality implementation.- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive effective solutions.AI & Technology : - Lead the development and integration of AI-powered applications and solutions.- Work with AI/ML models, APIs, LLMs, Generative AI, and related technologies.- Evaluate emerging AI tools and technologies and identify opportunities for practical implementation.- Collaborate with product and business teams to translate requirements into AI-enabled technology solutions.Project Delivery : - Own the complete technology lifecycle from requirements and architecture to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.- Plan sprints, estimate development efforts, and track technical milestones.- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.- Ensure projects meet timelines, quality standards, security requirements, and performance expectations.Engineering Quality & Infrastructure : - Establish standards for coding, testing, documentation, version control, and deployment.- Ensure applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.- Collaborate on cloud infrastructure, APIs, databases, CI/CD, and deployment processes.- Identify opportunities to improve system performance and engineering efficiency.Technical Skills - Must Have : - 5+ years of software development experience.- Strong hands-on experience with Python.- Strong experience with ReactJS / React.- Experience leading or managing technical team members.- Strong understanding of AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.- Experience with APIs, databases, Git, and software development lifecycle.- Strong understanding of application architecture and system design.- Experience building and deploying production-grade applications.Technical Skills - Good to Have : - Experience with LLMs, RAG, AI agents, or Generative AI applications.- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.- Experience with Docker, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.- Experience integrating third-party AI APIs and services.- Experience working in startups or fast-paced technology environments.What We Are Looking For : - Strong technical ownership and problem-solving ability.- Ability to balance hands-on coding with team leadership.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Ability to mentor developers and drive accountability within the team.- Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies.- A proactive, ownership-driven approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Why Join Us? : - Work on AI-powered technology with meaningful social impact.- Lead a small, high-ownership technology team.- Work across AI, software engineering, and modern IT infrastructure.- Opportunity to shape technology architecture and engineering practices from the ground up.- Collaborative and fast-moving environment with significant technical ownership. (ref:hirist.tech)