Technical Lead

About Mintrix

Mintrix is an AI-driven EdTech SaaS startup transforming school operations through intelligent automation, RAG-powered chatbots, and AI agents.

Our mission is to simplify educational workflows, empower teachers and administrators, and make schools smarter through AI-integrated systems.

We're building the future of education with automation, intelligent assistants, and data-driven dashboards — and we're looking for a tech leader who can help shape that vision.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Tech Lead who combines strong backend expertise with end-to-end project ownership and leadership skills.

You'll play a key role in architecting systems, leading the development team, managing sprints, ensuring quality delivery, and aligning the technical vision with business goals.

This role is ideal for someone who has led AI-integrated product development from scratch to deployment, understands how frontend, backend, and design fit together, and thrives in an agile startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the 
  technical direction, architecture, and delivery
   of Mintrix's AI-driven platform.
• Architect and build 
  scalable backend systems
   using Python (FastAPI, Django, etc.).
• Oversee 
  end-to-end product development
   — from planning, design, backend logic, to integration with frontend and AI systems.
• Manage 
  agile sprints
  , define tasks, set timelines, and ensure project milestones are delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with 
  frontend developers, designers, and AI engineers
   to align technology with product vision.
• Mentor and guide engineers — establish 
  best practices, clean code standards, and review processes
  .
• Drive the 
  integration of AI pipelines
   (RAG, LLMs, LangChain, agentic AI workflows) into the backend systems.
• Implement 
  DevOps pipelines
  , CI/CD, and manage cloud deployments (AWS/GCP).
• Handle 
  performance optimization, scalability, and multi-tenant system architecture
  .
• Participate in 
  strategic planning
   for product evolution, technology adoption, and team growth.
• Ensure smooth 
  collaboration between teams
  , proper documentation, and delivery accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in 
  backend development, system design
  , and 
  SaaS product development
  .
• Strong proficiency in 
  Python
  , 
  FastAPI/Django
  , 
  PostgreSQL/MongoDB
  , and 
  API architecture
  .
• Proven track record in 
  building complete products from scratch
   — backend to production.
• Understanding of 
  frontend-backend integration
  , system design, and UI/UX collaboration.
• Solid understanding of 
  RAG pipelines, LLM APIs, and AI agent architectures
  .
• Experience in 
  Agile development
  , sprint planning, and team management.
• Exposure to 
  DevOps, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  , and 
  CI/CD pipelines
  .
• Excellent communication, time management, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with 
  LangChain
  , 
  LangGraph
  , or agent orchestration frameworks.
• Familiarity with 
  Celery/Redis
  , async job handling, and event-driven systems.
• Understanding of 
  frontend frameworks
   ) for API integration and UI collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of 
  cloud architecture, scalability, and monitoring systems
  .
• Ability to 
  balance technical depth with team leadership and project delivery
  .

What We Offer

• Lead and shape the 
  core engineering roadmap
   of an AI-powered EdTech platform.
• Direct involvement in 
  architecture decisions, sprint planning, and product innovation
  .
• Competitive compensation with 
  performance-based growth opportunities
  .
• Fully 
  remote, flexible, and collaborative
   work environment.
• Work with 
  cutting-edge AI systems
   — RAG pipelines, AI agents, and automation workflows.
• Opportunity to grow into a 
  CTO-level leadership role
   as the company scales.

How to Apply

Send your resume and portfolio/GitHub to 

Subject: 
Tech Lead – Backend & AI Systems – [Your Name]