Lead Software Engineer

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to guide the technical direction and execution of our SaaS product features. This role involves mentoring a team of engineers, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant software. You will work collaboratively across teams, including those in our US headquarters, while fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership & Mentorship :

Lead the design and development of complex features and modules for SaaS products.

Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to Software and Senior Software Engineers. Foster a culture of technical excellence, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Drive adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles.

Software Development & Execution :

Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code in Node.js for backend services.

Design and implement robust and efficient data models using MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

Develop and deploy applications on AWS and / or Azure cloud platforms.

Lead troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization efforts.

Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and CI / CD pipelines.

Architecture & Design :

Collaborate with engineering leadership and product managers on technical design and architecture.

Contribute to the evolution of microservices architecture.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve product and development processes.

AI-First Mindset :

Explore and leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Vercel AI) to enhance productivity.

Identify opportunities to integrate AI / ML capabilities into SaaS products for innovation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Work closely with Product Management to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams in India and the US.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

6+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a Lead Engineer or equivalent role.

Strong proficiency in Node.js and building scalable backend services.

Expertise in database design and optimization with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

Hands-on experience with AWS and / or Azure cloud platforms (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Azure Functions,

Cosmos DB).

Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Experience with Agile development methodologies and CI / CD pipelines.

Familiarity with or willingness to adopt AI-powered development tools.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us :

Lead the development of innovative SaaS products with global impact.

Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team.

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and AI tools.

Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical coverage and professional growth

opportunities.