Principal Backend Engineer (AI-Driven)

Job Title : Principal Backend Engineer (AI-Driven)Experience : 10+ YearsLocation : ChandigarhTech Stack : PHP, Node.js, Laravel, MySQL, MongoDBAdditional Requirement : Hands-on experience with AI technologies, APIs, or ML integrationsRole Overview :We're looking for a Principal Backend Engineer (AI-Driven) to design and lead scalable backend systems while driving AI adoption across products.The role involves integrating AI-powered features, architecting intelligent systems, and mentoring engineering teams on modern backend and AI implementation.Key Responsibilities :Design and lead backend architecture using PHP (Laravel/CodeIgniter) and Node.jsBuild scalable microservices / modular backend systemsDevelop APIs and backend workflows for AI-driven featuresIntegrate AI APIs (OpenAI, LangChain or similar frameworks)Work with LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, and AI pipelinesEnsure performance, scalability, and security of backend systemsMentor engineering teams and drive backend + AI best practicesRequirements :10+ years of backend development experienceStrong expertise in PHP / Node.js, MySQL, MongoDBHands-on experience integrating AI/ML APIs or AI-powered featuresStrong system design and architecture skillsExperience leading engineering teamsGood to Have :Prompt engineering or AI cost optimizationExposure to MLOps / ML pipelines