Lead Software Engineer Voice AI (Fluent in Russian)

Lavendo; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An AI-driven solutions provider is looking for a Lead Solutions Integration Engineer to oversee integration delivery and collaborate closely with the CTO. The role involves defining integration architecture, managing stakeholders, and utilizing various technical tools. Ideal candidates should have substantial backend development experience and project management skills, with a strong understanding of Agile processes. Compensation ranges from $6,400 to $8,700 per month, and the position is fully remote.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
• 2+ years in project management or account-facing roles.
• Strong technical toolkit, including Python, REST, gRPC.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum processes.
• English language proficiency B2+.

Aufgaben

• Own end-to-end integration delivery: scope, design, build, test, and deploy.
• Support the CTO in running the integration process.
• Design integration solutions using various technologies.
• Control daily project execution, remove blockers.
• Manage stakeholders and project scope.
• Drive Agile/Scrum for integrations.
• Monitor production stability.

Kenntnisse

Backend development experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum processes

Language proficiency (English B2+)

Fluency in Russian

Tools

Python

REST

gRPC

SQL

UML

Apache Kafka

Redis

Grafana

YouTrack

Postman

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

Our client is transforming how small businesses handle customer calls through an AI-powered voice system that works out of the box. Their platform answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and handles customer requests automatically, no coding or complex setup required. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs with deep expertise in AI and business operations, the company has built a solution that captures revenue businesses were leaving on the table, with over 1,000 customers already seeing results. As they scale across restaurants, dental practices, HVAC companies, cleaning services, and call centers, they're building a category-defining product in a massive, underserved market.

The Mission

Our client is on a mission to make enterprise-grade AI accessible to every small business owner, enabling them to capture every customer, reduce manual work, and unlock significant new revenue without complexity or friction. Their goal is straightforward: give every business the power to operate like a large enterprise, even if they're a solo operator or small team.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Solutions Integration Engineer, you will step into a high-ownership role where you directly shape how AI is deployed and scaled across real-world businesses. You will work closely with the CTO and a senior engineering team, defining integration architecture, delivery approaches, and technical standards in a growing AI startup. This role lets you combine deep backend engineering with strategic, stakeholder-facing work, building integrations that are central to customers’ revenue operations and how large accounts and partners adopt AI at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end integration delivery: scope, design, build, test, and deploy integrations that meet business requirements and production-ready standards

• Support the CTO in running the integration process: gather requirements, structure tasks, manage execution, and deliver projects on schedule

• Design integration solutions: architect flows using Python, REST, gRPC, Kafka, Redis, Postman, and SQL; document with UML, DFD, ERD, and BRD

• Control project execution daily: plan sprints, track progress, remove blockers, and find workarounds to keep delivery on track

• Manage stakeholders and scope: communicate clearly, align priorities, and prevent scope creep

• Drive Agile/Scrum for integrations: run ceremonies, manage backlogs in YouTrack, and report status

• Monitor and stabilize production: use Grafana and observability tools to ensure integrations stay reliable and performant

• Take full responsibility for deadlines: deliver on time, every time, by being resourceful and persistent under pressure

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience

• 2+ years in project management or account-facing roles where you owned delivery

• Strong technical toolkit including Python, REST, gRPC, UML, BRD, DFD, ERD, Postman, GAP analysis, CJM, SQL, Apache Kafka, and Redis

• Background as an acting or former backend engineer

• Experience working with Agile/Scrum processes and tools like YouTrack and Grafana

• Proven stakeholder management and scope-control skills

• Strong communication and time-management skills, consistently delivering results under tight deadlines and pressure

• English language B2+ (both writing and speaking)

• Fluency in Russian language

• PMI, PMP, PSM, and PSPO certifications are a plus

Key Attributes to Success

• Strong “get things done” mindset and ability to ship under tight deadlines

• High autonomy and sense of ownership, comfortable making independent decisions

• Strong communication skills and commitment to customer success

• Passion for technology that changes how businesses operate

Why Join?

• Base Compensation: $6,400-$8,700 USD per month (negotiable based on experience)

• Employment Type: contract (1099)

• Remote-first flexibility: fully remote role with working hours aligned to 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM UTC

• High-impact role: your help determine how partners and customers realize value from AI employees, with clear revenue and performance outcomes attached to your work

• Cutting-edge AI product: contribute to a platform that lets businesses and agencies deploy voice and chat AI employees in minutes across multiple channels and tools

• Fast-moving startup environment: work in a lean, engineering-led organization that values speed, ownership, and pragmatic problem-solving over process for process’s sake

• Join a company founded by proven entrepreneurs with a track record of building successful, globally-adopted technology solutions

Interviewing Process

• HR Screening

• Level 1: 45-60-minute video interview with the Hiring Manager

• Level 2: Take-home assignment

• Level 3: 60-minute video interview with CTO

• Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews

• Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.