Technical lead - Full Stack Technologies

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Lead to guide the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions.

As a key member of our engineering leadership team, you will provide technical direction, mentor team members, and drive the successful execution of product roadmaps.

This is a dual role : youll combine strong leadership and communication skills with deep technical expertise.

The ideal candidate has a strong software development background, experience leading engineering teams, and the ability to make architectural decisions that balance business needs with technical Responsibilities :

• Own the technical design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Guide the development team through complex coding challenges, architecture decisions, and implementation strategies.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure quality across the codebase.
• Act as the go-to expert for technical issues, debugging, and optimization.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical tasks.
• Break down large features into epics, user stories, and well-defined development tasks.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software that meets specifications and requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development cycle.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance and career development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and stand-ups in Agile environments.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and development methodologies.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, or frameworks that can improve development efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of engineering best practices and DevOps Skills & Qualifications :
• 6+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical or team leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in at least one backend stack : Node.js, Java, .NET, Python, or similar.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks : React.js, Angular, Vue.js, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles (e.g., microservices, event-driven systems, modular monoliths).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party service integrations.
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI / CD tools and practices (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance tuning skills

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