Job Brief
The Tech Lead is responsible for guiding the technical direction of the team, making key architectural decisions, ensuring code quality, and acting as the bridge between engineering and other teams. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction of the team and act as the primary technical authority.
- Design, review, and improve system architecture and software structures.
- Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
- Make decisions regarding tools, technologies, and development patterns.
- Work closely with the Product Manager for estimation, planning, task breakdown, and prioritization.
- Oversee technical execution of projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Identify technical risks and challenges and propose effective, scalable solutions.
- Mentor developers, support their technical growth, and improve overall team performance.
- Establish and maintain development standards, documentation, and best practices.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and design teams to ensure smooth and efficient delivery pipelines.
- Participate in hiring, evaluating, and onboarding new engineering team members.
Requirements & Skills
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in at least one major programming language or stack (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, Java, React, etc.).
- Proven experience in designing scalable system architectures and distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (SQL & NoSQL).
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to lead and align engineering teams toward shared goals.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with product and cross-functional teams.
- High ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality.
- Growth mindset and willingness to coach and support others.
Education & Experience
- 5–7+ years of software development experience.
- Prior experience as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer is required.
- Previous experience in technical leadership or team guidance is essential.
Nice to Have
- Experience in startups or fast-growth environments.
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
- Background in designing high-availability and high-performance systems.