Overview
System Architect – DesignGenie (AI-powered Fashion Tech Platform)
Location: Tharabanhalli Village, Vidyanagara, Bengaluru
Work Type: On-site only (Work from Office – No remote/hybrid)
Schedule: 5½ days/week (Monday–Friday full day + Saturday half day)
Company Overview
DesignGenie is an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps fashion designers, brands, and manufacturers move seamlessly from concept to production. Our solution integrates AI-assisted design generation, techpack creation, smart size charts, and production documentation — all within a single digital workspace.
We are now entering our post-MVP phase and looking for a System Architect who can take complete technical ownership of the platform, oversee all system and cloud architecture, and build an in-house development team.
Important: Work Location Requirement
This is a full-time, on-site position.
The selected candidate must work from our office in Tharabanhalli Village, Vidyanagara, Bengaluru – five and a half days per week.
No remote or hybrid options will be considered.
Please apply only if you can work from this location.
Key Responsibilities
- Take over the existing MVP system architecture, codebase, and cloud setup.
- Audit and enhance the architecture for performance, scalability, and cost optimization.
- Define the system architecture roadmap in line with future releases.
- Build and lead the in-house tech team, including:
- Front-End Developer (React/Next.js preferred)
- Database Developer
- Cloud Engineer (including DevOps/CI-CD responsibilities)
- AI/ML Engineer
- QA Engineer
- Manage APIs, microservices, and database design.
- Oversee deployment automation, version control, and system monitoring.
- Ensure strong security practices across IAM, KMS, encryption, and access control.
- Integrate and manage AI APIs (e.g., DALL-E, Stable Diffusion).
- Work closely with the Founder to align technical decisions with business objectives.
Technical Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in system architecture or backend software development.
- Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Firestore, Object Storage, KMS, IAM, etc.
- Proven experience in SaaS platform architecture, microservices, and containerized environments.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Cloud Build, etc.).
- Deep understanding of SQL/NoSQL database design and data scalability.
- Familiarity with AI/ML integrations and API-based AI model deployment.
- Prior experience in leading small technical teams.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Product-Led Growth (PLG) and Gamification systems.
- Exposure to multi-region cloud deployment and performance tuning.
- Previous experience in fashion tech, AI SaaS, or creative technology platforms is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Startup-ready mindset — self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead and shape the core technology roadmap of an AI startup.
- Full ownership of architecture and cloud systems.
- Key role in building and mentoring the in-house engineering team.
- Competitive compensation and growth potential.
Job Type: Full-time, Work from Office only
Location: Tharabanhalli Village, Vidyanagara, Bengaluru
Schedule: Monday–Friday (Full Day), Saturday (Half Day)
Experience: 7–12 years (System Architecture / Cloud SaaS)
Education: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person