The Role
Lead backend development for Weya AI’s real-time voice and chat communication platform. Architect and build scalable microservices, secure APIs, and data pipelines using Node.js or Go. Manage Azure or AWS infrastructure, optimize performance and costs, oversee deployments and monitoring, and maintain production reliability. Collaborate with AI, product, frontend, and telephony teams while contributing to system design, code reviews, architecture strategy, and rapid feature delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Lead Developer (Backend)
Location: Noida, Sector-58 (On-site)
Type: Full-time
Experience: 4-5 Years
About the Company:
Weya AI is on a mission to revolutionize how businesses communicate with their customers. Our intelligent AI agents automate voice, Whatsapp, and email interactions- powering end-to-end support, collections, onboarding, and more for banks, NBFCs and fintechs. We're building the future of customer engagement: AI systems that talk like humans, operate at scale, and deliver 24/7 responsiveness with precision.
If you're looking to work on real-world AI problems with enterprise impact, Weya AI is one of the most mission-driven startups you can join right now.
If you're looking to work on real-world AI problems with enterprise impact, Weya AI is one of the most mission-driven startups you can join right now.
About the Role:
As a Lead Developer (Backend) at Weya.ai, you’ll join our founding team and take full ownership of backend systems that power our real-time AI communication stack.
This isn’t just a development job - it's a leadership opportunity to help scale a live product already in production. You'll architect, build, and optimize scalable, secure backend services while collaborating across AI, frontend, and telephony teams. Expect rapid release cycles, close collaboration with founders, and the freedom to influence architecture, tooling, and team culture.
What You'll Do?
- Architect and build scalable microservices using Node.js or Go (Golang)
- Design clean, secure APIs and data pipelines for real-time voice and chat systems
- Manage cloud infrastructure on Azure or AWS (App Services, containers, databases)
- Optimize backend systems for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability
- Collaborate with product, AI, and frontend teams to launch new features rapidly
- Own deployments, monitoring, and backend stability in a production environment
- Contribute to code reviews, system design decisions, and long-term architecture strategy
Requirements
What We're Looking For?
- We're looking for the candidates with hands-on experience building and scaling systems from scratch, including owning 0→1 product development and scaling them reliably in production environments.
- 4-5 years of backend or full-stack experience with Node.js, Go (Golang), React, PostgreSQL or MongoDB
- Strong understanding of system design, microservice architecture, and clean code practices
- Experience deploying and scaling cloud applications on Azure or AWS
- Proven track record of delivering end-to-end features in SaaS, voice tech, or AI-driven platforms
- A product-first mindset — you think about UX and business impact, not just code
- Strong communication, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- A self-starter attitude — you thrive in startup environments and ambiguity
Good-to-Have (Bonus Points)
- Exposure to Next.js, & frontend integration workflows
- Familiarity with CRM integrations, WhatsApp APIs, Twilio, or Knowlarity
- Experience in early-stage startups or mentoring junior engineers
- Passion for AI, voice interfaces, or building tools that transform CX
Benefits
What You'll Get?
- High Ownership: Your code and work directly impact and helps businesses scale across India and the U.S.
- Direct client and live Product Exposure: No red tape culture, Ideas get shipped, not stuck in slides Work
- Founding Team Vibe: Influence our tech stack, culture, and product roadmap
- Career Growth: Build, lead, and scale systems at the heart of a fast-growing AI startup
Let's Build the Future of Conversations...
If you're excited about scaling backend systems, building impactful tech, and owning your work — apply now!
Apply directly here or send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line: Job Application – Lead Software Engineer (Backend - Node.js & Go) | Your Location
Apply directly here or send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line: Job Application – Lead Software Engineer (Backend - Node.js & Go) | Your Location
Skills Required
- 4-5 years of backend or full-stack development experience
- Hands-on experience building and scaling systems from scratch, including 0-to-1 product development
- Node.js or Go (Golang) experience
- React experience
- PostgreSQL or MongoDB experience
- Strong understanding of system design and microservice architecture
- Experience deploying and scaling cloud applications on Azure or AWS
- Track record delivering end-to-end features in SaaS, voice technology, or AI-driven platforms
- Product-first mindset focused on user experience and business impact
- Strong communication, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Self-starter attitude and ability to work in startup environments and ambiguity
- Exposure to Next.js and frontend integration workflows
- Familiarity with CRM integrations, WhatsApp APIs, Twilio, or Knowlarity
- Experience in early-stage startups or mentoring junior engineers
- Passion for AI, voice interfaces, or customer experience tools
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The Company
What We Do
weya AI builds intelligent customer-engagement agents that automate voice, WhatsApp, and email interactions. Its platform supports multilingual conversations, context-aware responses, CRM and support-tool integrations, real-time analytics, customizable workflows, and escalation to human agents. The company aims to help businesses deliver human-like customer support at scale, reducing operational costs while improving consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across multiple communication channels.
