Tech Lead

a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

About Us

The Fast Way is a Digital Agency in Mumbai which provides Digital Marketing services, Web Designing and Web Development. The Fast Way is an IT and Digital Marketing solution provider. Our head office is located in Vashi Navi Mumbai and we support remote sites across multiple regions. We place our focus on leveraging our infrastructure and footprint to support a broad spectrum of organizations with rapid deployment and emerging technologies.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to drive technical excellence across our blockchain, SaaS, and AI product development initiatives. You'll lead engineering teams, architect scalable solutions, and ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge products for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor engineering teams of 5-10 developers across multiple projects
• Define technical architecture and technology stack for blockchain, SaaS, and AI products
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable codebases
• Make critical technical decisions and trade-offs to balance speed, quality, and scalability

Project & Product Development

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Break down complex projects into manageable milestones and deliverables
• Oversee end-to-end development lifecycle from conception to deployment
• Identify and mitigate technical risks proactively
• Ensure timely delivery while maintaining code quality and performance standards

Blockchain & Web3 Expertise

• Design and implement smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum, Solana, or Polygon
• Build secure and scalable blockchain integrations and dApps
• Implement wallet integrations, tokenomics, and on-chain/off-chain data synchronization
• Stay current with blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and Web3 standards

SaaS & AI Development

• Architect multi-tenant SaaS platforms with focus on scalability and security
• Implement AI/ML features including LLM integrations, recommendation systems, or predictive analytics
• Optimize application performance, API design, and database architecture
• Ensure robust DevOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring, and deployment automation

Team Development & Collaboration

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth
• Facilitate technical discussions and knowledge sharing within the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, QA, and DevOps
• Participate in hiring and building high-performing engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience with 2+ years in a technical leadership role
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, or Solidity)
• Hands-on experience with blockchain technologies (smart contracts, Web3.js, ethers.js, DeFi protocols)
• Proven track record building SaaS applications with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and LLM integration (OpenAI API, LangChain, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL
• Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and caching systems (Redis)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software development agencies or consulting environments
• Contributions to open-source blockchain or AI projects
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and security best practices
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue.js)
• Understanding of tokenomics, DAOs, and DeFi ecosystems
• Previous experience scaling products from 0 to 1

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain and AI projects
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health benefits and wellness programs

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