Technical Lead

About the Role

Responsive is looking for a Technical Lead who combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills to drive complex projects and mentor a team of engineers. In this role, you will take ownership of architecting scalable solutions, optimizing system performance, and ensuring engineering excellence. You will play a crucial role in guiding technical decisions, fostering innovation, and contributing to the growth of a top-tier SaaS company in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We welcome candidates who thrive on ownership and accountability, and are driven to deliver results and make a meaningful impact

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Guide a team of engineers, provide technical direction, and establish best practices to drive high-quality software development.
• Solution Architecture & Design : Own the architecture and design of complex, distributed systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Hands-on Development : Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and debugging critical issues while fostering a strong engineering culture.
• Full-Stack Development : Design and develop robust backend solutions in Java while ensuring a seamless and efficient React-based frontend experience.
• Performance Optimization : Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring efficient resource utilization and low-latency responses.
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers across different teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Continuous Innovation : Stay updated with emerging technologies, evaluate new tools / frameworks, and drive adoption where beneficial.

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Ability