Lead Engineer

Job Title: Lead Engineer Node.js & Conversational AI

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Location: Hyderabad

Work Mode: (Onsite)

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js and Conversational AI to drive the design, development, and deployment of intelligent conversational systems. The ideal candidate should have deep technical knowledge, leadership qualities, and experience in building scalable backend systems and AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services using Node.js.
  
• Architect, build, and optimize Conversational AI solutions (chatbots, virtual assistants, NLP-driven systems).
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI/ML, product, and UX to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  
• Drive technical decision-making, code reviews, and best practices.
  
• Mentor and guide engineering teams in modern software design, coding standards, and architecture patterns.
  
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability across all platforms.
  
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in AI, LLMs, NLP, and backend ecosystems.
  

Required Skills

• 1015 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5+ years in Node.js.
  
• Strong experience in Conversational AI technologies (Chatbots, NLP engines, Dialogue Management systems).
  
• Hands-on experience with frameworks and platforms like Rasa, Dialogflow, IBM Watson, Kore.ai, Azure Bot Framework, etc.
  
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  
• Strong expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
  
• Experience with integrating LLMs, NLP pipelines, or custom AI models is a plus.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.