Lead AI Engineer

Techjays; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible work environment

Paid holidays

Job summary

Techjays, located in Coimbatore, is seeking a strong backend engineer to design and build secure, scalable Python systems powering AI-native applications. You will craft backend services, architect features for AI-powered platforms, and ensure high-quality code while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of backend experience with Python/Django, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts, RAG pipelines, and vector databases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong Python and Django proficiency
• Experience with AI/ML systems and RAG pipelines

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django
• Architect and develop complex features for AI-powered platforms
• Write clean, tested code following best practices and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, data scientists, and product managers
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance

Skills

Cloud tech

AWS

GCP

AI/ML basics

Tools

Python

Django

LLM integration

Vector DBs

Job description

What makes Techjays an inspiring place to work

At Techjays, we are helping companies reimagine how they build, operate, and scale with AI at the core.

We operate as part of the 1% of companies globally that can truly leverage AI the right way and not just as experimentation, but as secure, scalable, production-grade systems that drive measurable business outcomes.

Our strength lies in combining deep backend engineering with AI system design, building AI-native platforms, intelligent workflows, and cloud architectures that are reliable, observable, and enterprise-ready.

Our team includes engineers and leaders who have built and scaled products at global technology organizations such as Google, Akamai, NetApp, ADP, Cognizant Consulting, and Capgemini. Today, we function as a high-agency, execution-focused team building advanced AI systems for global clients.

We are looking for a strong backend engineer who can design and build secure, scalable Python systems that power AI-native applications.

You will work on AI-enabled platforms, production systems, and scalable backend services that support LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, and intelligent workflows.

Years of Experience : 8+ years

Location : Coimbatore

Key Skills:

• Cloud Technologies (Proficient): AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions), CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/GitLab CI or Github Actions
• AI/ML (Familiar): Basic understanding of Machine Learning concepts, experience with RAG, Agentic AI, Vector Databases (Pinecone or ChromaDB or others)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, development, and implementation of highly scalable and secure backend services using Python and Django.
• Architect and develop complex features for our AI-powered platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

What We’re Looking For Beyond Skills

• Builder mindset — you think in systems, not just tickets
• Ownership — you take features from idea to production
• Structured thinking in ambiguous environments
• Clear communication and collaborative approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work environment
• Paid holidays & flexible time off
• Medical insurance (Self & Family up to ₹4 Lakhs per person)
• Opportunity to work on production-grade AI systems
• Exposure to global clients and high-impact projects
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and continuous growth