Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Edubridge Learning; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EduBridge Learning Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to lead the architecture, development and deployment of a new AI-powered product. You will own end-to-end engineering, including backend and frontend, system design, database architecture, and cloud deployment, while mentoring a growing team.

This hands-on leadership role requires delivering scalable, secure software and collaborating with product leadership to drive successful releases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and launching a product from scratch to production.
• Hands-on backend and frontend development with Node.js or Python and React/Next.js.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture and row-level security.
• Experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into live products.
• Experience with cloud deployment, CI/CD, testing and monitoring.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable architecture including services, APIs, databases and deployment environments.
• Lead end-to-end development from architecture to production deployment.
• Develop core backend, frontend and integration modules.
• Establish coding standards, development guidelines and documentation; conduct code reviews.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and security practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Skills

Full-Stack Dev

Node.js

Python

React/Next.js

PostgreSQL

Multi-tenant SaaS

AI/LLM integration

REST APIs

Cloud deployment

CI/CD

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

B.E./B.Tech./MCA

Tools

Supabase

Jira

Linear

Job description

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Company: EduBridge Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Product & Learning Solutions
Location: Mumbai (Work from Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: 812 Years
Reporting To: President Product & Learning Solutions

About EduBridge

EduBridge Learning is one of India's leading workforce skilling companies, focused on empowering young people through education, skill development and career opportunities.

Our Product & Learning Solutions team builds technology-driven products that support learning and career progression, including AI-powered language learning applications, job readiness assessment platforms, international career platforms and career services tools.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Full-Stack Engineer to lead the architecture, development and deployment of a new AI-powered product from the ground up.

The individual will be responsible for end-to-end product engineering, including backend and frontend development, system architecture, database design, AI integrations and cloud deployment.

This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can independently drive development, establish engineering standards, mentor junior developers and collaborate closely with product leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Architecture & Product Development

• Design and develop scalable product architecture, including services, APIs, databases and deployment environments.
• Translate product requirements into technical specifications, development plans and timelines.
• Lead end-to-end development from initial architecture to production deployment.
• Develop and maintain core backend, frontend and integration modules.
• Ensure product scalability, performance, reliability and maintainability.

2. Full-Stack Development

• Develop backend applications using Node.js or Python.
• Build responsive frontend applications using React or Next.js.
• Design and optimise PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, queries and performance.
• Implement multi-tenant SaaS architecture with row-level security.
• Work with Supabase or equivalent backend platforms.

3. Engineering Standards & Code Quality

• Establish coding standards, development guidelines and technical documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality before deployment.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Set up production monitoring, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Ensure application security and data privacy, including compliance with applicable data protection requirements.

4. AI & Third-Party Integrations

• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), AI APIs, speech and voice technologies into production applications.
• Develop reliable and scalable AI-powered product features.
• Integrate third-party APIs, platforms and external data sources.
• Monitor AI performance, usage and operational costs.

5. Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor junior developers and interns through technical guidance, code reviews and hands-on collaboration.
• Break down development requirements into manageable tasks.
• Guide developers on coding practices, debugging and implementation.
• Build a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, quality and timely delivery.

6. Product & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, designers and business stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint planning, weekly product reviews and product demonstrations.
• Track development progress and highlight technical risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of product milestones and releases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 812 years of hands-on Full-Stack Development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Tech Lead / Lead Engineer role.
• Proven experience building and launching at least one product from scratch to production.
• Strong backend development expertise in Node.js or Python.
• Strong frontend development experience in React or Next.js.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, database architecture and optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture and row-level security.
• Experience integrating AI / LLM APIs into live products.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, system architecture and third-party integrations.
• Experience with cloud deployment, CI/CD pipelines, testing and production monitoring.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving and mentoring capabilities.

Good to Have

• Experience in EdTech, HRTech or B2B SaaS products.
• Experience with AI-powered applications and LLM-based solutions.
• Exposure to speech, voice and real-time audio integrations.
• Experience with React Native or Flutter.
• Knowledge of India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
• Experience developing analytics dashboards and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with Linear, Jira or similar project management tools.

First 90-Day Deliverables

• First 30 Days: Understand product requirements, evaluate existing systems and finalise the technical architecture and engineering roadmap.
• First 60 Days: Develop core modules in a staging environment and establish code review, testing and deployment standards.
• First 90 Days: Drive the first product release and enable junior developers to independently deliver features under technical supervision.

Education

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.