Tech Lead – Backend

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]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40, ₹70,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your experience leading a technical team.
• What's your leadership philosophy as a Tech Lead — how do you balance coding, planning, and mentoring?
• Explain your approach to building a project or MVP from scratch.
• Tell us about one AI-powered or backend-heavy project you built from scratch to deployment.

Experience:

• Project leadership: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote