Solution Architect/ Lead software engineer (AI & Data Applications)

Hiflylabs; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiflylabs in Jersey City is seeking a Solution Architect to drive AI-powered web apps, bridging Databricks data platforms with modern frontend/backend architectures.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement RAG pipelines, and deliver production-ready systems using Python and React (or Angular).

Join a data-driven, human-centered culture that values mentoring and hands-on delivery, shaping scalable cloud-native solutions for real-world problems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering and distributed systems.
• Strong full-stack expertise with React and FastAPI.
• Expert-level Python development.
• Hands-on with LLMs, vector databases, or RAG architectures.
• Docker, CI/CD, and relational databases.
• Sharp product vision and UX/UI intuition.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud-native AI web applications integrating LLMs and real-time data.
• Design end-to-end web solutions from frontend to backend.
• Implement RAG pipelines and model serving in production.
• Lead cross-functional teams: Frontend, AI, Data.
• Translate business requirements into scalable tech solutions.
• Ensure quality with testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native best practices.

Skills

React + FastAPI

Python

LLMs / RAG architectures

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Relational databases

UX/UI intuition

Product vision

Tools

Databricks

LangChain

AutoGen

Node.js

Job description

“Data-driven digitalization, human-centered culture”

At Hiflylabs, we strive to create a work environment that is both challenging and supportive, allowing our employees to grow and excel with our company. We believe that our people are our most valuable assets, and we are committed to invest in their personal and professional development through our mentoring system.

Our digital product development team specializes in creating impactful mobile and web applications by combining cutting-edge technologies with data-driven insights.

Our developers, designers, and business analysts work seamlessly together to deliver user-friendly, future-proof software solutions. We offer services in custom software development, innovative UX/UI design, and digital consulting, utilizing technologies such as Swift, Kotlin, Angular, React, Python, Node.js, Java, and more.

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The Mission

We are looking for a Solution Architect to drive the development of next-generation AI-powered web applications. You will bridge the gap between Databricks data platforms and modern web architectures, building intelligent, production-ready applications that integrate LLMs, real-time data, and scalable cloud infrastructure.

This role combines architecture leadership with hands-on full-stack development, helping shape our transition toward Databricks Apps and serverless AI solutions.

What You Will Do

• Architect cloud-native AI applications, integrating LLMs, vector search, and real-time data.
• Design end-to-end web solutions from frontend to backend.
• Implement RAG pipelines, model serving, and AI agents in production.
• Lead cross-functional teams (Full-stack, AI, Data).
• Build and maintain backend services in Python and integrate them with React (or Angular) frontends.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure quality through testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native best practices.

Your Background

• 7+ years in software engineering, designing distributed systems
• Strong full-stack experience (React + FastAPI)
• Sharp product vision and UX/UI intuition
• Expert-level Python
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, vector databases, or RAG architectures
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and relational databases

Nice to Have

• Experience with Databricks (Lakebase, MLflow, Unity Catalog)
• Experience with GenAI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen)
• Experience with Node.js full-stack
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Additional Information

Over a Decade of Mastery:

For twelve years, Hiflyers have been reshaping industries through Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, and Data Analytics. From consulting to operations, we offer tailored, hands-on solutions to complex business problems, helping our clients grow.

Our Commitment:

At Hiflylabs, we're not just about projects; we're about people. We believe that our people are our most valuable assets, and we are committed to nurturing their personal and professional development through our unique mentoring system.

Check out our Website, LinkedIn page and YouTube channel to get an insight into who we are and how we work!