About the RoleWe’re looking for a Technical Lead to join our client in the SaaS industry. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll drive technical direction, mentor a team of engineers, and shape a modern serverless backend architecture using AWS, Node.Js, and Python. This is a high-impact opportunity to define engineering standards, lead cross-functional initiatives, and scale reliable systems in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead backend architecture decisions, building scalable, secure systems in an AWS serverless environment (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, etc.)Mentor a team of 3–8 engineers, providing regular 1:
1s, technical coaching, and growth opportunitiesTranslate business needs into robust technical solutions in partnership with product managers and stakeholdersSet coding standards and champion best practices across engineering workflowsGuide system design, reviewing architecture for scalability, maintainability, and performanceDrive observability and reliability through logging, monitoring, and alerting strategiesOwn code reviews and ensure high-quality delivery across all backend projectsLead incident response for production issues and implement long-term solutionsFoster a culture of knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and continuous improvementEvaluate and adopt new technologies that improve engineering effectiveness and platform stability
Required Skills & Experience8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a technical leadership roleExpertise in Node.Js and Python, with strong experience in asynchronous programming and optimizationDeep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and security practicesSolid database knowledge across both SQL and NoSQL systemsExperience designing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategiesTrack record of architectural leadership and making high-impact technical decisionsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
This is a hybrid role with flexibility and requires eligibility to work in the relevant region without sponsorship.
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