About the Role
We’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 Responsibilities
Lead 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 opportunities
Translate business needs into robust technical solutions in partnership with product managers and stakeholders
Set coding standards and champion best practices across engineering workflows
Guide system design, reviewing architecture for scalability, maintainability, and performance
Drive observability and reliability through logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies
Own code reviews and ensure high-quality delivery across all backend projects
Lead incident response for production issues and implement long-term solutions
Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and continuous improvement
Evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve engineering effectiveness and platform stability
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role
Expertise in Node.js and Python, with strong experience in asynchronous programming and optimization
Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and security practices
Solid database knowledge across both SQL and NoSQL systems
Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies
Track record of architectural leadership and making high-impact technical decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
This is a hybrid role with flexibility and requires eligibility to work in the relevant region without sponsorship.
Apply now or reach out to Dan Jeffery on d.jeffery@annapurnarecruitment.com to learn more.