AdvocateGPT.AI

Senior Backend & AI Developer (Project Lead) At AdvocateGPT , we are building India’s next big LegalTech startup, an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionise how legal professionals work with documents, data, and clients. We’re looking for a Senior Backend & AI Developer (Project Lead) to take ownership of our backend systems and AI pipelines. If you are passionate about building scalable systems, working with cutting-edge AI tools, and want to be a core member of an early-stage team, this is the role for you. Responsibilities Architect and develop robust backend systems for our AI-driven legal platform. Build and optimise APIs using Python + FastAPI . Design scalable document retrieval systems using Vector Databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate). Implement LangChain pipelines for legal document search and summarisation. Integrate secure payment systems (Razorpay, Cashfree, etc.). Ensure data security, authentication, and compliance for sensitive legal and payment data. Collaborate with frontend engineers, product team, and legal advisors to ship impactful features. Mentor interns/junior developers as the team expands. Required Skills & Qualities Technical Expertise: Strong expertise in Python with FastAPI framework. Hands-on experience with Vector Databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate). Familiarity with LangChain or similar LLM/AI orchestration frameworks. Solid understanding of API design, microservices, and scalable architectures . Experience integrating payment gateways and third-party APIs. Strong knowledge of security, authentication, and compliance best practices . Background in AI/ML, NLP, or large language models (LLMs) . Additional Skills & Qualities: Ability to mentor and guide junior developers . Strong communication and presentation skills . Proactive, hardworking, and a go-getter attitude . Startup mindset with a problem-solving and ownership-driven approach . Team player with adaptability to fast-paced environments. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies. Why Join Us? Join us at India’s next big LegalTech startup where you’ll get the chance to grow with a fast-scaling company, work in a flexible outcome-driven culture, and be part of a team that values innovation, learning, and ownership. Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary structure Possibility of ESOPs for early team members Saturday work from home & flexibility for remote days Hybrid work culture with focus on outcomes, not hours Budget for online courses, certifications, or workshops Exposure to startup building, investors, and the LegalTech ecosystem Discounts at gym, restaurant, monthly team outings, casual dress code, free coffee/tea Recognition as an early team representative at events Opportunity to grow into a CTO role as we scale If this excites you, hit “Easy Apply” on LinkedIn and let’s talk!