AI Lead (Backend Systems & Architecture)This is not a feature-delivery role. This is an architecture, ownership, and AI systems leadership role. At Techjays, we build production-grade AI platforms for global clients. We are looking for an AI Lead with strong backend engineering expertise - someone who can design, scale, and take complete ownership of intelligent systems end-to-end.What You'll Do : - Architect and scale backend systems powering AI-driven applications.- Design and implement AI workflows such as RAG pipelines, agents, and LLM integrations.- Own systems end-to-end : architecture, development, deployment, and scaling.- Build reliable, high-performance distributed systems.- Integrate and optimize LLMs (Claude, GPT, etc.) for real-world use cases.- Lead backend and AI initiatives with strong technical ownership.- Ensure performance, scalability, observability, and cost efficiency.- Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across teams.- Collaborate with product and AI teams to build AI-native solutions.What We're Looking For :



- Proven experience in architecting and scaling backend systems end-to-end.- Robust expertise in Python (Django / Flask / FastAPI).- Deep understanding of distributed systems and system design.- Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP in production environments.- Solid experience working with LLMs (Claude, GPT, etc.).- Strong knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, etc.).- Experience in building and managing microservices architectures.- Ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence.- Strong problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset.Nice to Have : - Experience building AI agents or autonomous systems.- Familiarity with real-time data systems or streaming (Kafka, etc.).- Understanding of MLOps and AI system lifecycle.- Experience optimizing AI systems for latency, cost, and scalability.Who You Are : - You think in systems, not just features.- You take full ownership of what you build.- You are comfortable in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.- You stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and backend technologies.This role is ideal for someone who wants to lead, build, and scale AI-powered backend systems in production while driving real-world impact.Skills : Artificial Intelligence (AI), Claude AI, AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLM), Python, Django, Flask, Prompt engineering, CI/CD, RESTful APIs and FastAPI. (ref:hirist.tech)

📌 Techjays - AI Lead - Python (Coimbatore)
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