Software Development Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Lead – Software Development

with 8–10 years of proven expertise in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications. In this role, you will lead a team of developers, define technical direction, and ensure best practices while staying hands-on in both front-end and back-end development. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver seamless digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of front-end and back-end developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Define coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices for scalable, maintainable, and secure applications.

Partner with product managers, UX / UI designers, and stakeholders to align business requirements with technical solutions.

Drive sprint planning, code reviews, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality delivery.

Front-End Development

Architect and oversee the development of responsive, accessible, and high-performing web interfaces using

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js

Ensure UI consistency, usability, and cross-browser / device optimization.

Collaborate with UX / UI teams to translate designs into pixel-perfect, user-friendly applications.

Back-End Development

Design and maintain

APIs, server-side logic, and microservices

using

Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Python (Django / Flask), or similar technologies

Optimize data flow and storage using relational and non-relational databases (

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

).

Ensure system

security, scalability, and performance optimization

through well-architected solutions.

Engineering Excellence

Oversee

code reviews, testing, and CI / CD pipeline management

to maintain code quality and streamline releases.

Integrate third-party services, APIs, and tools to accelerate development.

Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.

Collaborate with DevOps teams for

containerization, cloud deployment, and automation (Docker, AWS, CI / CD pipelines)

Key Skills & Requirements

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree

in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

8–10 years of experience

in full-stack web development with at least

2–3 years in a leadership or team lead capacity

Strong expertise in

front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React / Angular / Vue)

and

back-end (Node.js, Express, PHP, Python, Django / Flask)

development.

Proven experience with

RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, Git / version control

, and Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Solid understanding of

application security, performance optimization, and scalable architecture

Familiarity with

DevOps, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP), and CI / CD

is highly desirable.

Exceptional

problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management

skills.

Strong ability to

mentor, coach, and grow a high-performing development team