
Sr Tech Lead-GenAI - VectorDBand PostgreSQL
About the role
Job Summary
To build, operate, and continuously improve the data pipelines, retrieval infrastructure, and ML/LLMOps foundations that power our AI initiatives. The resource will work on turning reference architectures and data contracts into robust, production-grade implementations that serve conversational AI assistants, dashboard copilots, autonomous agents, RAG applications, and predictive ML models.
1.Data Pipeline Engineering
2. RAG, Vector & Retrieval Infrastructure
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Semantic Layer & Knowledge Infrastructure:
- ML/LLMOps Pipeline Support
Agentic Data Infrastructure:
- Governance, Security & Data Quality
Have Experience:
- 5–8+ years data engineering; 2+ years production AI/ML or LLM-era data infrastructure.
- Proven experience building production pipelines at scale — batch and streaming, Snowflake,AWS/Azure.
- Deep expertise: Python, Py Spark, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Kafka, Spark Structured Streaming.
- Hands-on with vector stores, embedding pipelines, and retrieval infrastructure in production RAG environments.
- Working knowledge of MLOps: MLflow, CI/CD for AI, automated evaluation, and production monitoring.
- Strong grounding in data governance, quality frameworks, and compliance-aligned engineering.
Technical Skills:
Expert-Python, SQL, Py Spark, Kafka, Delta Lake, AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, EKS, Redshift), Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Snowflake
Strong- Lang Chain, Llama Index, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock, Claude, Hugging Face), Pinecone, FAISS, ChromaDB, Open Search, MLflow, FastAPI, Neo4j
Solid- CI/CD pipelines, CloudWatch, Grafana, data lineage platforms, MCP
Familiar- Lang Graph, prompt engineering, RLHF dataset prep, LLM fine-tuning workflows
TECH STACK ▪ Delta Lake · Py Spark · Kafka · Spark Structured Streaming · Snowflake · AWS (S3, Glue, EKS, Bedrock, Kinesis, Redshift, Lambda) · Azure · Kubernetes · Docker · Terraform · GitHub Actions · Jenkins · MLflow · Lang Chain · Llama Index · Hugging Face · OpenAI · AWS Bedrock · Claude · Pinecone · FAISS · ChromaDB · Open Search · Neo4j · FastAPI · Python · SQL · MCP · Lang Graph · MLOps · CI/CD · Grafana / CloudWatch
Key Responsibilities
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Provide advanced proficiency in GenAI and prompt engineering by designing, refining, and deploying LLM-driven solutions using Python frameworks such as Flask, Django, and FastAPI.
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Architect and implement RESTful APIs to integrate LLM models and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, PostgreSQL, AzureAISearch) for scalable and efficient data retrieval in AI applications.
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Optimize database schemas and embeddings using PostgreSQL and VectorDB to enhance performance and accuracy of generative AI systems.
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Oversee code quality and performance by conducting comprehensive code reviews and enforcing best practices in Python, RESTful API development, and prompt engineering.
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Lead technical feasibility studies and solution breakdowns, evaluating architecture alternatives and technical risks for GenAI project modules.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define technical objectives, deliverables, and ensure process compliance in the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions.
Skill Requirements
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Advanced Proficiency In Genai, Large Language Models (Llms), And Prompt Engineering.
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Solid Expertise In Python Programming, Including Frameworks Such As Flask, Django, And Fastapi.
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Indepth Knowledge Of Restful Api Design And Implementation For Ai Integrations.
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Advanced Skills In Database Management Using Postgresql, Mysql, And Vectordb Technologies (E.G., Pinecone, Azureaisearch).
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Strong Understanding Of Embedding Techniques And Their Application In Generative Ai Workflows.
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Experience In Optimizing Code Quality, Performance, And Scalability Of Aidriven Applications.
Other Requirements
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Optional but valuable:
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Certifications such as Tensor Flow Developer Certificate
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- Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associat
Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
Required skills
Python
PySpark
Kafka
Snowflake
Delta Lake
Vector Stores
MLOps
CI/CD
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