Job: Technical Lead (AI-First | Strong Fundamentals | MVP Builder) At Infotech.Works, we partner with startups and innovators to turn raw ideas into working products—fast. Our projects typically move from idea to deployment in 2–6 months, starting with rapid discovery and moving quickly into execution.

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

Solid 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 Ideal Candidate Mindset

“I can design the system, optimize the database, and ship the product. AI helps me go faster—but I know what good engineering looks like.”

📌 Technical Lead - AI First Approach (Maharashtra)
🏢 Infotech.Works
📍 Maharashtra