AI-Native Lead Developer – Full-Stack

₹8,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 a year

This role is for a hands-on technical leader who can mentor small teams, collaborate directly with global customers, and translate complex business problems into elegant, scalable solutions. You'll champion AI-powered workflows, drive innovation through R&D, and contribute to the broader growth of the studio 

What You'll Do 

• Architect and deliver full-stack solutions — SaaS platforms, marketplaces, web apps, and mobile applications — end-to-end 
• Lead small-to-medium engineering teams (3–6 people), driving code quality, delivery cadence, and technical growth 
• Collaborate directly with global customers via video calls, presentations, and written communication — building trust and alignment 
• Translate complex business problems into clean, scalable technical solutions and system designs 
• Embed AI tools across the software development lifecycle — from code generation to testing, documentation, and deployment 
• Design and build AI-powered product features using LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic AI patterns, and frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph 
• Oversee payment gateway integrations, pricing plan architectures, and subscription billing across client products 
• Champion cybersecurity best practices — ensure products are hardened against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, enforce secure authentication, and maintain data protection standards 
• Maintain a keen eye for code quality, performance, and security across all deliverables 
• Conduct internal training sessions — upskilling teams on new technologies, AI tooling, and best practices 
• Contribute to marketing and thought-leadership initiatives — writing technical content, demos, and case studies 
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, proposing initiatives that improve delivery or open new opportunities 

What We're Looking For 

• 6+ years of full-stack development experience with a strong portfolio of shipped products 
• Proven experience leading teams of 3–6 engineers and delivering projects end-to-end in a startup or fast-paced environment 
• Expert-level skills in modern web and mobile stacks — React, Python, Node.js, TypeScript, React Native or Flutter, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) 
• Strong understanding of database design, API architecture, and SaaS/marketplace platform patterns 
• Demonstrated ability to design and architect scalable, production-grade systems • Excellent communication and presentation skills — comfortable on client calls, whiteboarding sessions, and stakeholder demos 
• Track record of delivering to global (Western) customers with high quality and reliability 
• Self-starter with an R&D mindset — proactively researches solutions, proposes ideas, and drives innovation 
• Deep understanding of LLMs, generative AI, and agentic AI concepts — including RAG, context and memory management, prompt engineering, and pricing models for AI services 
• Experience integrating payment gateways (Stripe, Razorpay, or similar) and designing pricing/subscription architectures 
• Strong cybersecurity awareness — secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, OWASP Top 10, and data protection compliance 
• Hands-on experience using AI in development workflows — code assistants, automated testing, AI-powered tooling 
• Sociable, fun team player who thrives under pressure and brings energy to the group

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