Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (Backend, AI & Automation) Role Overview We are seeking an innovative, analytical, and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of robust backend tools, automation scripts, services, and pipelines supporting advanced AI and data-driven applications. In this role, you will architect scalable backend systems, implement rigorous monitoring and database solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and efficiency. This is a high-impact technical leadership role for an experienced software professional who excels at solving complex architectural challenges. You will diagnose and resolve backend, database, and automation issues, document engineering best practices, and ensure seamless integration across distributed systems. If you possess a deep mastery of Python and AI/ML development workflows, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Software Architecture & Backend Development

• System Design: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend tools, automation scripts, microservices, and automated pipelines tailored for AI and data-driven applications.
• Database & Monitoring Management: Implement robust database management strategies (relational and NoSQL), alongside comprehensive monitoring, logging, and performance optimization frameworks.
• Reliability & Scalability: Build and maintain scalable backend architectures and distributed systems capable of supporting intensive AI/ML workloads.

Automation, CI/CD & Collaboration

• Deployment Pipelines: Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, deployment automation, and operational scripting.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to establish best practices, maintain strict security and compliance standards, and drive project success.
• Troubleshooting: Actively diagnose and resolve intricate backend, database, and pipeline issues while staying current with emerging AI and automation technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and progressive professional experience). • Technical Mastery: oStrong programming skills in Python, with complementary experience in JavaScript, C, and C++. oHands-on professional experience developing AI/ML applications, backend tooling, and automation pipelines. oHigh proficiency with SQL and NoSQL database technologies for data modeling and backend integration. oSolid familiarity with CI/CD deployment automation, version control, and scripting. oDeep understanding of backend architectures, distributed systems, and performance optimization techniques. • Core Competencies: Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills; strong verbal and written communication abilities; proven capability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Preferred Attributes

• Direct experience leading engineering teams or guiding technical roadmaps for data-intensive platforms.
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

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