Lead Consultant-1

CDW group; Karnataka; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Lead Consultant – Full Stack & AI Developer to design, develop, and lead enterprise-grade AI-powered applications. You will work with React, Node.js, and GenAI technologies to build secure, scalable systems.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, collaboration with product teams, and mentoring junior developers to deliver production-ready AI workloads. You will stay ahead of GenAI trends and apply best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of software development with hands-on experience.
• React.js and modern front-end development expertise.
• Node.js and backend/API development experience.
• Hands-on GenAI/LLM application development.
• Strong RAG architecture knowledge.
• LangChain and LangGraph experience.
• LLM API experience (OpenAI/Azure/Anthropic).
• Python or JavaScript/TypeScript for AI apps.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices and databases.
• Knowledge of vector databases and semantic search.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of full-stack web apps with React/Node.js.
• Design GenAI/LLM apps using RAG and agentic AI approaches.
• Develop and optimize RAG pipelines for enterprise use cases.
• Build LLM workflows with LangChain and LangGraph.
• Integrate LLMs with APIs, databases, and external services.
• Design RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js.
• Develop responsive, scalable front-end apps with React.js.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to define architecture.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Generative AI/LLMs

LangChain

LangGraph

LLM APIs (OpenAI/Azure/Anthropic)

Python/TypeScript

REST APIs & Microservices

Vector databases & semantic search

Software architecture

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Lead Consultant – Full Stack & AI Developer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Consultant – Full Stack & AI Developer to design, develop, and lead the implementation of modern full-stack applications powered by Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in React, Node.js, RAG, LLMs, LangChain, and LangGraph, along with a solid understanding of application architecture, APIs, cloud technologies, and AI engineering practices.

You will work closely with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and enterprise‑ready applications leveraging AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack web applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Design and implement GenAI/LLM-powered applications using RAG and agentic AI approaches.
• Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for enterprise use cases.
• Build LLM workflows and AI agents using LangChain and LangGraph.
• Integrate LLMs with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and external services.
• Design RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js.
• Develop responsive and scalable front‑end applications using React.js.
• Work with vector databases, embeddings, document processing, and semantic search.
• Implement prompt engineering, context management, evaluation, and optimization of LLM applications.
• Design multi‑step AI workflows, tool calling, agent orchestration, and state management using LangGraph.
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and production‑ready.
• Collaborate with architects and technical teams to define application and AI solution architecture.
• Conduct code reviews, establish development best practices, and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot application and AI/LLM‑related performance and production issues.
• Stay current with emerging GenAI, LLM, AI Agent, and full‑stack development technologies.

Mandatory Skills

• 7–12 years of software development experience with strong hands‑on development expertise.
• Strong experience in React.js and modern front‑end development.
• Strong experience in Node.js and backend/API development.
• Hands‑on experience building Generative AI / LLM applications.
• Strong understanding of RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) architecture and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience with LangChain.
• Hands‑on experience with LangGraph and agentic workflows.
• Experience working with LLM APIs such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Python or JavaScript/TypeScript for AI application development.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, databases, and third‑party integrations.
• Good understanding of vector databases, embeddings, chunking, retrieval, and semantic search.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architecture, and development best practices.

Leadership Expectations

• Act as a technical lead for full‑stack and AI development initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Drive architecture, design decisions, code quality, and engineering standards.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Take ownership of deliverables from design through development, deployment, and production support.

CDW is committed to being an AI‑fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever‑evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision‑making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.