Description :

Mple.ai is an AI-powered training platform for enterprises, designed to deliver scalable, measurable, and impactful training through role-plays and AI-driven evaluations. Our platform allows enterprises to create custom simulations or use pre-built templates, making training more relevant, effective, and impactful. With mple.ai, companies streamline training, improve communication, and empower teams to sell smarter and faster.

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and driven Software Engineer with 5 years of full-stack development experience (MERN + Python) and a proven ability to lead small, agile teams. Youll take end-to-end ownership of product development from architecture and design to delivery and deployment while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and enjoys solving complex problems with clean, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Technical Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring best practices in design, architecture, and coding standards.

- End-to-End Development Ownership : Oversee full lifecycle of product development architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

- Hands-On Development : Contribute directly to the codebase using MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and Python (Flask or FastAPI).

- System Architecture & Scalability : Design and optimize system architecture for high performance, scalability, and reliability.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with founders, product managers, and designers to translate business needs into technical solutions.

- Process & Quality Management : Drive code reviews, CI/CD practices, documentation, and ensure clean, maintainable code.

- Innovation & Improvement : Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously identify opportunities for process or tech stack enhancement.

Qualifications :

- 5 years of software development experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or managerial role.

- Strong expertise in MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and Python (Flask or FastAPI preferred)

- Experience designing scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.

- Solid understanding of databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL/MySQL) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.

- Proven ability to lead teams, manage project timelines, and deliver quality software in startup environments.

- Excellent problem-solving skills (LeetCode/HackerRank-level logical thinking) and an ownership mindset.

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to lead the engineering function and influence the companys technical direction.

- Work directly with the founding team to shape the product roadmap.

- A fast-paced, learning-first environment with full ownership and autonomy.

- Competitive compensation and long-term growth potential.

- A collaborative, innovation-driven culture zero bureaucracy, high impact.

Location : Mulund West, Mumbai

Mode : Onsite (5 days a week)

Type : Full-time

Experience : 5- 7 Years

Joining : Immediate