Lead Developer

Bray Leino LabsLead DeveloperPune, IndiaHybrid working pattern (Mon, Tue, Wed in office days)Immediate joiners are preferred

About Bray Leino Labs

Bray Leino Labs is a full-funnel marketing and technology agency, part of The MISSION Group Plc. With offices in London and across the Asia-Pacific region, we help businesses unlock growth through innovative MarTech, data activation, and user-centric digital solutions.

Founded in 2007, weve built our reputation on expertise, collaboration, and a passion for excellence. We are proud to be part of the Bray Leino familyone of the top 5 B2B agencies in the UKcombining marketing creativity with cutting-edge technology to deliver measurable impact.

As a UK-based organisation expanding into India, this is an exciting time to join us. Were establishing a new team in Pune, building from the ground up. This is a grassroots opportunity to help shape our future presence in India, offering exponential career growth for talented and ambitious individuals who want to be part of something transformative.Role

About the Role

Were looking for a Lead Developer to join our growing AI product team and take a pivotal role in building our flagship platform, Pythia.

Pythia is a cutting-edge AI-powered assistant designed to empower marketers by leveraging data to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Think of it as the Jarvis of marketingblending artificial intelligence, analytics, and intuitive design to revolutionise how marketing professionals interact with and use their data.

As our Development Lead, youll help turn the CTOvision into reality, managing the day-to-day technical delivery of the Pythia platform. Youll lead and mentor a talented local team in Pune, working closely with our remote CTO and global product teams across the UK and Asia-Pacific.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer whoready to step into a leadership positionbalancing hands-on coding, architecture, and problem-solving with guiding your team and shaping technical direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Planning

Collaborate with the CTO to translate product vision into clear technical tasks and deliverables.Help define and implement a scalable, future-ready technical architecture.Work closely with AI, front-end, and back-end developers to ensure cohesive platform development.Support sprint planning, task prioritisation, and roadmap creation with product managers.Contribute to technical strategy discussions with innovative ideas and insights.Development & ExecutionLead by example through hands-on coding, problem-solving, and architectural decisions.Integrate AI models into the platform alongside AI engineers to optimise performance.Oversee front-end and back-end implementations to ensure high-quality, responsive experiences.Champion best practices in CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment.Team CollaborationMentor and coach engineers, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.Promote strong communication and alignment between AI, design, and engineering teams.Maintain clear, consistent communication with the remote CTO and global colleagues.Technical OversightIdentify technical challenges, bottlenecks, and risks early and guide the team to solutions.Stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and data engineering.Ensure all technical work meets high standards for security, performance, and scalability.About YouWere looking for a confident, motivated developer who combines deep technical expertise with leadership potential. Youll be as comfortable writing and reviewing code as you are mentoring your team and driving collaboration across disciplines.You will need to have:5 to 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including exposure to AI-driven platforms or SaaS products.Strong full-stack development skills, including:Back-End: Python, Node.js, or similar, with microservices experience.Front-End: React, Angular, or Vue.js for intuitive user interfaces.AI/ML: Familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch and model deployment.Data Engineering: Experience with data pipelines, ETL, and large-scale processing.Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP, with containerisation via Docker or Kubernetes.DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.Excellent communication skillsable to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering positive team dynamics.Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence making technical decisions.A product-first mindset, focused on building intuitive, user-centric solutions.Preferably, you should have:Experience working on marketing platforms, analytics tools, or data-focused SaaS products.Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) and conversational AI.Experience with data visualisation frameworks and libraries.BenefitsAnd in returnYoull be part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking team working at the intersection of marketing and technology innovation. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact from day onebuilding world-class AI products while helping shape our new India hub.Youll also receive:18 days of annual leave, plus 1 extra day off for your birthday and 8 days for public holidaysMedical benefit for you and your familyCompetitive net salaryIf youre ready to take your next step in a global organisation that values curiosity, collaboration, and career growth, wed love to hear from you.