Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Engineering Lead – SaaS, AI & Product-Led InnovationLocation: Gurgaon (HQ)Function: Technology | Reports to: CTOType: Full-Time | Level: Senior Lead / Future CTO-trackMessage from CTO (Hiring Manager):"Hello! I’m Aresh Mishra, former Microsoft executive and current CTO at GrowthJockey. We are on a quest to build a top-tier tech team—True Alpha—to make a significant impact on billions of lives worldwide through our advanced technology ventures. If you’re passionate about driving technological innovation and making a global difference, we’d love for you to join our team.”About GrowthJockeyGrowthJockey is India’s first full-stack Venture Architect company, committed to designing, building, and scaling high-performance digital businesses from scratch. We are not a service provider—we are venture builders.We work with large enterprises and visionary founders to develop future-ready digital platforms and intelligent products. Our proprietary technology and innovation ecosystem includes:Intellsys – a robust suite of modular tech acceleratorsOttOAgent & OttO-Pilot – advanced AI-native CRM and growth platformsFull-stack SaaS development and deep-tech product infrastructureCategory-defining ventures across automotive, finance, consumer brands, and moreWe are on a clear path to build a ₹1000 Cr company in the next 5 years, and are looking for top-tier engineering leaders who want to be part of that journey from the front lines.The RoleAs Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading the architecture, development, and scale-up of powerful SaaS platforms, AI-integrated products, and composable digital infrastructure. You’ll own the product-engineering bridge and lead a team of talented developers across high-stakes, high-velocity venture environments.This is a leadership role with deep accountability, high autonomy, and a future CTO-track.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology LeadershipArchitect, design, and lead development across multiple product lines and client ventures.Own the delivery of scalable, secure, and modular digital platforms.Maintain best-in-class engineering standards across code quality, performance, and technical design.Evaluate and implement new tech stacks, libraries, tools, and cloud solutions aligned with future-readiness.Product Engineering ExecutionCollaborate with product managers, UI/UX teams, and business stakeholders to translate user needs into feature-rich applications.Define SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable deployment architecture.Build reusable components and frameworks for faster venture deployments.AI & Data IntegrationWork with ML engineers and data architects to embed AI workflows into products.Integrate vector databases, LLM APIs, and decision intelligence layers where relevant.Design data-led product environments that support intelligent workflows, automation, and personalization.Team LeadershipMentor and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team.Set goals, review code, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of high ownership.Define engineering KPIs and ensure high delivery velocity through agile sprints.Technology Stack You’ll Own and ScaleFrontend: React.js, Remix, Next.js, TailwindCSSBackend: Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL, REST APIsAI/ML Integration: Python, FastAPI, LLM APIs, Vector DBsCloud & DevOps: AWS/GCP, Serverless (Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub ActionsDatabases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Firebase, SupabaseMonitoring & Testing: Sentry, LogRocket, Jest, Cypress, E2E automationArchitecture: Microservices, BFF (Backend for Frontend), RBAC, Webhook-driven flows, Multi-tenant SaaS infraIdeal Profile4–6 years of experience in full-stack development, with at least 2–3 years in a lead role.Strong foundation in scalable systems architecture and performance optimization.Deep expertise in the modern JavaScript ecosystem (React.js, Node.js) and cloud-native architectures.Experience with SaaS platforms, microservices, and multi-tenant systems.Prior exposure to AI/ML environments, intelligent automation, or data products is a strong advantage.Strong product mindset—ability to work closely with design, growth, and business teams.High-ownership individual with bias for action and passion for delivering impact.What You’ll GetThe opportunity to build foundational platforms for India’s next ₹1000 Cr product-tech company.Fast-tracked exposure to venture creation, category design, and product leadership.Hands-on access to some of the most complex product engineering challenges in SaaS and AI.Mentorship from top leaders across tech, growth, product, and venture building.Competitive salary + performance-linked bonuses + ESOPs for high performers.