Lead Software Engineer

Position: Lead Software Engineer

Role Overview:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. The Lead Software Engineer will collaborate with other departments to ensure that software applications meet business requirements and user needs while providing technical guidance and leadership to the team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Technical Leadership

o Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance feedback.

o Define and implement architectural designs for scalable and robust applications.

o Ensure adherence to coding standards, quality assurance practices, and performance optimization.

Full-Stack Development

o Design and develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using React.js and reusable component architecture.

o Build and maintain backend services using Node.js, including RESTful APIs, business logic, and data integrations.

o Implement real-time features and integrate third-party APIs for enhanced functionality.

Project Management & Collaboration

o Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.

o Participate in design and technical discussions, evaluating alternatives and mitigating potential risks.

o Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecyclefrom requirement analysis to deployment and post-release support.

Quality Assurance & DevOps

o Conduct regular code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

o Identify and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

o Contribute to cloud deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

o Stay updated with emerging technologies and frameworks in full-stack development.

o Recommend process improvements and technical upgrades to enhance system performance and team efficiency.

Mandatory skills

• Frontend: Strong expertise in JavaScript, React.js, Redux, HTML5, CSS3
• Backend: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, REST API design
• Database: Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other relational/non-relational databases
• DevOps & Cloud: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Version Control: Proficient in Git and branching strategies
• Architecture: Knowledge of scalable design principles and microservices architecture

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exposure to performance monitoring and application observability tools.
• The candidate should have proficiency in Generative AI.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a full-stack developer with significant hands-on experience in React.js and Node.js.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing software development teams.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Passion for innovation, learning, and delivering high-quality solutions.