This is a hands-on leadership role focused on guiding architecture decisions, mentoring developers, and delivering robust, scalable software solutions using modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

- Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical solutions

- Lead and mentor a high-performing development team, promoting best practices and code quality

- Architect, design, and implement scalable applications that meet system and business requirements

- Oversee the full software development lifecycle: coding, testing, debugging, and code reviews

- Ensure performance, scalability, and security across systems and services

- Foster technical growth among junior developers through coaching and code standards

- Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, product owners, and project managers to ensure seamless delivery

Core Technical Skills (Hands-On Expertise Required) :

Minimum 7+ years of experience building complex, public-facing systems using diverse technologies :

- Node.js and React.js for backend and frontend development

- Kafka for event-driven architecture and messaging

- PostgreSQL and MySQL for relational data management

- Redis for caching and session handling

- GraphQL and REST APIs for service integration

- Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

- AWS, Azure, or GCP for cloud infrastructure and deployment

- Proficiency in Linux environments

- Strong grasp of database design and query optimization

Desired Soft Skills :

- Proven leadership and team management capabilities

- Clear and confident communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to document and communicate technical specifications effectively