Lead Backend Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India

Cloudwick, an AWS certified data lake and advanced analytics partner, established in 2010 and headquartered in California, is at the forefront of data-driven transformation. We specialise in empowering organizations to harness their data’s potential for profound insights. Our in-house creation, Amorphic Data Cloud, drives our commitment to innovation. Visit our Website to explore how we are revolutionising the world of data. Amorphic Data Cloud Amor phic data cloud is a self-service data platform, simplifying data analytics by integrating with over 70+ AWS services. It offers a unified interface that empowers users to make data-driven decisions easily. With built-in data catalogue, robust governance, security measures and advanced ML and AI capabilities, it enables clients to manage and harness their data for advanced analytics. We're seeking hands-on Lead Software Engineers who can build production-ready AI solutions on AWS and guide distributed teams while continuously scouting and prototyping emerging AI technologies. You'll join our Product Engineering group, owning end-to-end delivery of next-generation Amorphic AI solutions while mentoring engineers across global teams.

• Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Lead the integration of cutting-edge AI/LLMs into Amorphic AI Solutions, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance
• Design and architect complex software systems with focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Architect production-grade RAG pipelines and multi-agent orchestration on AWS (Lambda, ECS/Fargate, Bedrock, SageMaker, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, Step Functions)
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable AI pipelines Development & Innovation
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and AWS services
• Stay current with AI advancements through hands-on experimentation with emerging frameworks (LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, CrewAI) via prototypes and side projects
• Optimize AI solution performance focusing on cost-effectiveness, latency, and resource utilization
• Develop strategies for monitoring, maintaining, and improving deployed AI models in production

• Team Leadership

• Lead 5-10 engineers through design reviews, pair-programming, and PR feedback.
• Conduct code reviews and design discussions to ensure adherence to best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to identify requirements and implement solutions
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, design decisions, and coding practices Requirements
• BE / B.Tech in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Solid understanding of large language models (LLMs), including experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or integrating LLM APIs (e.g., from OpenAI, Anthropic, or AWS Bedrock)
• Hands-on experience building AI solutions using latest tools and frameworks (e.g., langchain, crewAI), demonstrated through side projects, open-source contributions, or personal prototypes
• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring high-performing teams of software and application developers
• Exceptional proficiency in Python programming language
• Solid understanding of AWS ecosystem including Lambda functions, S3 buckets, EMR clusters, DynamoDB tables etc.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, leading software development teams in the delivery of complex projects
• Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working with AWS services and developing Cloud Native Applications using REST APIs is must have
• Experience working in an agile delivery environment, especially product engineering teams Benefits We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's a look at the comprehensive benefits and perks we offer: Financial Well-being & Security

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salaries and bonuses that reward your hard work and dedication
• Robust Insurance Coverage: Benefit from health, life, and disability insurance to ensure you and your family are protected
• Provident Fund

Eligibility: Secure your future with eligibility for the provident fund Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

• Flexible Working Hours: We offer flexible working hours to help you manage your personal and professional commitments
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), with a mandatory minimum of 1 week per year to ensure you recharge
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: We provide paid vacation days, sick leave, and holidays, plus supportive parental leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption) and bereavement leave when you need it most

• Professional Growth & Development

• Learning & Development: Elevate your skills with access to extensive certification and training programs
• Cutting-Edge Technologies: You'll work at the forefront of innovation with cutting-edge technologies, constantly igniting your passion for continuous learning and growth

• Culture & Community

• Recognition & Rewards: Your contributions won't go unnoticed with our recognition and reward programs
• Engaging Activities: Connect with your colleagues through company-sponsored events, outings, team-building activities, and retreats