Mid-level Developer

Location: Mumbai

About Us
LexLegis.ai is a leading provider of AI solutions tailored for the legal and tax domains, based in Mumbai. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep legal expertise to streamline research, enhance compliance, and provide reliable insights. Whether you're in a law firm, in-house counsel, or a compliance professional, LexLegis.ai is your trusted partner in navigating complex legal landscapes efficiently.

Role Overview

This is a full-time on-site role for a Developer at LexLegis.ai in Mumbai. The Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications tailored for the legal and tax industries. Day-to-day tasks include coding, testing, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and scale backend services using Python (3.x) and Django.
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for seamless integration with frontend and AI modules.
• Work closely with AI/ML engineers to integrate LLM-driven services
• Ensure data security and compliance in handling sensitive legal data
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers to deliver high-quality features on time.
• Write clean, testable, and reusable code with adherence to best practices (PEP8, unit testing, CI/CD).
• Optimize database queries and schemas (PostgreSQL / MySQL) for performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing codebase with a problem-solving mindset.
• Contribute to DevOps workflows (Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines).
• Expectation is to lead small teams and ensure timely delivery of product releases regularly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Min 4 to 6 years of professional experience in Python and Django framework. Please note: Apply only if you have requisite experience.
• Strong knowledge of Django ORM, Django Rest Framework (DRF).
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL / MySQL with query optimization skills.
• Familiarity with Redis / Celery for task queues and caching.
• Good understanding of web security, authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Ability to write unit tests and work with automated testing tools.

Preferred / Good-to-Have

• Experience integrating with LLMs, NLP models, or AI APIs.
• Understanding of legal tech, compliance platforms, or enterprise SaaS.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch / OpenSearch for document search.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active GitHub portfolio.