Lead Full Stack Developer (AI-Native | Python + TypeScript)
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Full Stack Lead to build and scale modern applications where AI is a core product capability.
You'll lead both system design and engineering execution—shipping AI-powered features while guiding how the team uses AI tools to build efficiently.
What You'll Do
- Lead development of full-stack systems (Python + React/Angular)
- Design and ship AI-powered features (LLMs, RAG, agents)
- Build and scale APIs and backend services
- Make key decisions on architecture, tools, and AI model usage
- Ensure performance, security, and scalability across systems
- Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices
- Guide the team in using AI tools to improve development speed and quality
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years full-stack experience, with leadership exposure
- Strong backend skills in Python (Django/FastAPI)
- Strong frontend experience in TypeScript (React or Angular)
- Experience building and scaling APIs and distributed systems
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Track record of shipping AI features in production (LLMs, RAG, or similar)
- Solid understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
AI Experience
- Experience integrating AI APIs into real applications
- Familiarity with RAG, embeddings, or similar patterns
- Comfortable using AI tools to support development workflows
- Awareness of common AI limitations and risks
Nice to Have
- Experience with model tuning or open-source AI tools
- Exposure to AI monitoring or analytics tools
Working Conditions
- Remote
- Independent contractor
- US working hours
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