System Architect

System Architect – DesignGenie (AI-powered Fashion Tech Platform)

Location: Tharabanhalli Village, Vidyanagara, Bengaluru
Work Type: On-site only (Work from Office – No remote/hybrid)
Schedule: 5½ days/week (Monday–Friday full day + Saturday half day)

Company Overview

DesignGenie is an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps fashion designers, brands, and manufacturers move seamlessly from concept to production. Our solution integrates AI-assisted design generation, techpack creation, smart size charts, and production documentation — all within a single digital workspace.

We are now entering our post-MVP phase and looking for a System Architect who can take complete technical ownership of the platform, oversee all system and cloud architecture, and build an in-house development team.

Important: Work Location Requirement

This is a full-time, on-site position.
The selected candidate must work from our office in Tharabanhalli Village, Vidyanagara, Bengaluru – five and a half days per week.
No remote or hybrid options will be considered.
Please apply only if you can work from this location.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over the existing MVP system architecture, codebase, and cloud setup.
• Audit and enhance the architecture for performance, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Define the system architecture roadmap in line with future releases.
• Build and lead the in-house tech team, including:
• Front-End Developer (React/Next.js preferred)
• Database Developer
• Cloud Engineer (including DevOps/CI-CD responsibilities)
• AI/ML Engineer
• QA Engineer
• Manage APIs, microservices, and database design.
• Oversee deployment automation, version control, and system monitoring.
• Ensure strong security practices across IAM, KMS, encryption, and access control.
• Integrate and manage AI APIs (e.g., DALL-E, Stable Diffusion).
• Work closely with the Founder to align technical decisions with business objectives.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in system architecture or backend software development.
• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Firestore, Object Storage, KMS, IAM, etc.
• Proven experience in SaaS platform architecture, microservices, and containerized environments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Cloud Build, etc.).
• Deep understanding of SQL/NoSQL database design and data scalability.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations and API-based AI model deployment.
• Prior experience in leading small technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Product-Led Growth (PLG) and Gamification systems.
• Exposure to multi-region cloud deployment and performance tuning.
• Previous experience in fashion tech, AI SaaS, or creative technology platforms is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Startup-ready mindset — self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape the core technology roadmap of an AI startup.
• Full ownership of architecture and cloud systems.
• Key role in building and mentoring the in-house engineering team.
• Competitive compensation and growth potential.

Job Type: Full-time, Work from Office only
Location: Tharabanhalli Village, Vidyanagara, Bengaluru
Schedule: Monday–Friday (Full Day), Saturday (Half Day)
Experience: 7–12 years (System Architecture / Cloud SaaS)
Education: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or related field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person