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Version 1 is seeking an experienced AI Technical Lead in Mumbai to drive architecture and development of scalable AI-enabled applications. You will mentor teams, lead cross-functional delivery, and shape technical strategy across React, Python, and AWS-based projects.
The role emphasizes Generative AI, LLMs, RAG workflows, and cloud-native practices, with strong collaboration across stakeholders and a focus on engineering excellence.
Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:
UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.
We are looking for an experienced AI Technical Lead with 10+ years of software engineering experience and strong expertise in Python, and AI-powered application development, Generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI solutions. Experience with React-based front-end development and AWS cloud technologies would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, architecting scalable solutions, and delivering modern AI-enabled applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and cloud-native technologies.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, mentor developers and AI engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive innovation through the adoption of AI and modern engineering practices.
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance applications using React, Python, and AWS.
Architect and deliver AI-powered solutions leveraging Generative AI, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agent-based workflows where appropriate.
Mentor and guide developers and AI engineers, promoting engineering excellence and best practices.
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into innovative technical solutions.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and modern software engineering practices.
Integrate AI services, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and external APIs into business applications.
Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production issues.
Stay current with emerging AI technologies, software engineering trends, and cloud-native best practices.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with experience in a Technical Lead or Lead Developer role.
Expert-level Python development
Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
Experience with AWS cloud services, application architecture, and modern DevOps practices.
Understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Experience developing AI-powered applications and intelligent automation solutions
Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent systems
Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search technologies
Understanding of prompt engineering, prompt optimisation, and AI evaluation techniques
Experience integrating AI services into enterprise applications.
Python
ReactJS
REST APIs
Git
CI/CD
Distributed systems design
AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Bedrock, SageMaker or similar services)
Containerization using Docker
Kubernetes (desirable)
Experience with ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and modern front-end development frameworks
Experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Bedrock, SageMaker, or equivalent cloud technologies.
Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
Hands-on experience with AWS AI services such as Bedrock, SageMaker, or related AI platforms.
Experience with vector databases, knowledge retrieval systems, and AI evaluation frameworks.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
Experience mentoring teams and driving technical strategy across multiple projects.
Familiarity with digital assets, financial technology (FinTech), trading platforms, tokenization, blockchain ecosystems, or related financial services domains is desirable
Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits
Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme
Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.
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