Software Engineer (Backend & AI)

Role Overview: You will be joining as a skilled Software Engineer (Backend & AI) with 12 years of experience in the core technical team at Vedantu. Your primary responsibility will involve designing, building, and deploying scalable backend systems. Additionally, you will be developing AI-driven features to enhance the learning experiences of millions of students using modern technologies such as Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Integration of intelligent automation and LLM-based solutions into the platform will also be a part of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable, low-latency backend services and RESTful/gRPC APIs to cater to a large number of concurrent users. - Implement real-time features using WebSockets and event-driven architectures for interactive learning experiences. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and integrate AI agents, LLM-based chatbots, tutoring assistants, and content-generation tools using frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex. - Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, including vector embeddings, semantic search, and optimized information retrieval workflows. - Optimize database schemas, queries, and system performance to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficiency. - Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and adherence to CI/CD best practices. - Continuously research and implement emerging AI and backend technologies to improve platform performance and student learning outcomes. Qualifications & Requirements: - 12 years of professional software development experience. - Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) or Node.js. - Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and LLM frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex). - Knowledge of vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, PGVector) and semantic search. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and data structures. - Passion for innovation and interest in the EdTech and AI domains.,