Technical Lead

Company Description

Lawyered is transforming the legal framework that supports mobility in India by creating robust systems, technology, and networks to bring clarity, trust, and accessibility to legal services. Serving drivers, fleets, businesses, and institutions, Lawyered's mission is to make legal assistance proactive, accessible, and human-centric. Through innovative platforms like ChallanPay and LOTS247, it bridges technology, law, and everyday mobility. Guided by empathy and insights, Lawyered is redefining legal infrastructure as a foundation for safer and smarter mobility.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Gurgaon for a Technical Lead. You'll own engineering execution for a major slice of the platform. This is hands-on: 60% architecture and code, 30% mentoring and unblocking, 10% sprint orchestration. You'll work directly with the CTO on roadmap, hiring, and the technical bar.

You will lead 4–6 engineers (mids, juniors, interns), set the quality standard, and be the second technical voice in the room after the CTO for your area. You need to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical solutions. Responsibilities include designing system architecture, writing and reviewing clean and efficient code, mentoring team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting technical challenges. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation in technology development.

• Languages: TypeScript (primary), Javascript, Python
• Backend: NestJS, Prisma, Node.Js
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis
• Async / Jobs: BullMQ
• Web / Mobile: Next.js, React, React Native
• Infra: Coolify on GCP / AWS
• Observability: DataDog, Sentry
• AI / Voice (where relevant): Claude / OpenAI APIs, LiveKit, Pipecat, Soniox v4, Cartesia

Must-Have

• 8+ years building production backend / full-stack systems
• At least 2 years leading 4+ engineers (formal lead or de facto)
• Strong TypeScript + Node.js (NestJS preferred); strong PostgreSQL/MySQL schema and query design
• Has owned a system with real users, real money, and real incidents — not just greenfield
• Good at trade-off conversations: build vs buy, refactor vs rewrite, ship vs polish
• Comfortable in early-stage ambiguity; doesn't wait for perfectly written tickets

Nice-to-Have

• Prior legal-tech, fintech, fleet/auto-tech, or B2B2C SaaS
• BullMQ or similar queue-heavy systems experience
• Indian regulatory complexity (GST, DPDP, e-challan, Pure Agent / Rule 33)
• Open-source contributions or visible technical writing