Technical Lead - Python/Java

About the Opportunity : As a Tech Lead, youll drive the design, architecture, and execution of key technology initiatives powering our Generative AI platform. Youll lead a small team of engineers, make high-impact technical decisions, and ensure scalability and reliability across distributed systems. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves coding but thrives on mentorship and system ownership.Key Responsibilities : - Architect and scale core backend systems for AI-driven workloads- Lead a team of engineers and ensure technical excellence- Translate product goals into detailed technical roadmaps- Ensure best practices in system design, code quality, and deployment- Conduct design reviews, mentor engineers, and manage project delivery- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and AI research teams- Drive optimization for cost, performance, and reliabilityRequired Qualifications : - 5 to 10 years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading teams- Strong grasp of distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and concurrency- Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go- Deep understanding of system performance, scaling, and resiliency patterns- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud platforms- Proven mentorship and leadership in high-performance teamsWhy Join : - Influence architecture and technical direction of GenAI products- Lead high-caliber engineers solving complex system problems- Competitive salary, ESOPs, and a transparent growth path (ref:hirist.tech)