Software Team Lead (AI Focus) ID44464

AgileEngine; Mumbai; Remote; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work & Local connection

Legal presence in India

Competitive Compensation in INR

Innovative Projects

Job summary

A leading software development company in Mumbai is seeking a Software Team Lead focused on AI. You will drive the architecture and delivery of an AI-powered data extraction platform and lead a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software development experience, excellent knowledge of Python, and expertise in AI/ML solutions. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience leading project teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience developing AI and ML solutions.
• Experience communicating with stakeholders and translating requirements into deliverables.
• Hands-on Python and NLP development experience.
• Background in AI/ML solutions and production delivery.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices for CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of an AI-driven data extraction platform.
• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team.
• Drive cross-functional development across AI projects.
• Architect and deploy AI/ML models for document understanding and validation.
• Mentor team members and foster a delivery-focused culture.
• Collaborate with product, business, and operations to translate requirements.
• Communicate timelines and trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging AI tech and orchestration tools.
• Drive GenAI experimentation to improve automation and explainability.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Python

NLP

Data analysis

Cloud solutions

Proactive communication

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

LLMs

LangChain

Job description

Software Team Lead (AI Focus)

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AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award‑winning software 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

As the AI Full Stack Team Lead, you’ll drive the architecture and delivery of an AI‑powered self‑service data extraction platform that transforms how clients manage and validate complex financial documents. Leading a cross‑functional team, you’ll shape the integration of GenAI, LLMs, and cloud technologies to build scalable, intelligent solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product direction, mentor top talent, and pioneer innovation in AI‑driven automation and data transparency.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a modular, AI‑driven data extraction platform;
• Make key decisions around system design, model orchestration, and integration of LLM and GenAI capabilities into production workflows;
• Drive cross‑functional development across the complete AI projects life cycle;
• Architect and deploy AI/ML models for document understanding, text extraction, and validation workflows using Python and cloud‑native tooling;
• Manage and mentor a cross‑functional team of software engineers, AI developers, and data engineers;
• Foster a collaborative, delivery‑focused engineering culture with strong attention to quality, maintainability, and innovation;
• Partner with product, business and operations teams to translate requirements into technical deliverables;
• Communicate technical concepts, timelines, and trade‑offs clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders;
• Drive alignment between client needs, product roadmap, and technical execution;
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and LLM orchestration tools;
• Drive experimentation with GenAI capabilities to enhance automation, explainability, and user experience.

Must Haves

• 7+ years of experience in software development;
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team;
• Experience leading project teams in fast‑paced development environments;
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with stakeholders;
• Proactive communication with an objective approach towards project deliverables;
• Experience in finding patterns in data and creating statistical models, data exploration, data visualization, and data mining;
• Experience developing AI and ML solutions and delivering them to production;
• Very good hands‑on experience in Python and NLP;
• Prior experience or projects in LLMs, LangChain, LangGraph, and Agentic AI is a plus;
• Familiarity with text processing;Understanding of good software development practices: Test‑Driven Development (TDD), refactoring, pair‑programming, solid design;
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and demonstrating an exceptional drive towards delivery;
• Experience with cloud‑based solutions, especially on Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP);
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment;
• Upper‑intermediate English level.

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of financial industry;
• Knowledge of Private Assets and ecosystems.

Perks and Benefits

• Remote work & Local connection – Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet‑ups to strengthen your network and connect with other top experts.
• Legal presence in India – We ensure full local compliance with a structured, secure work environment tailored to Indian regulations.
• Competitive Compensation in INR – Fair compensation in INR with dedicated budgets for your personal growth, education, and wellness.
• Innovative Projects – Leverage the latest tech and create cutting‑edge solutions for world‑recognized clients and the hottest startups.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting.