Lead Software Engineer - Node.js/TypeScript

Description :

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to design, build, and scale backend services powering our next-generation Credit Cards platform. In this role, you will lead system architecture design, deliver high-performing backend applications, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver world-class digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and implement complex backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, Angular, and related frameworks

- Define system architecture and create scalable, extensible solution designs

- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to evaluate multiple approaches and deliver optimal solutions

- Own code quality : write clean, testable code, automate feature testing, and contribute to UI testing frameworks

- Act as subject matter expert for backend and middleware services supporting mobile applications

- Deploy high-quality, secure, and performant solutions into production environments

- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing

What Were Looking For :

- Strong technical instincts with the ability to choose the right tools, frameworks, and approaches for each challenge

- Curiosity and passion for continuous learning, staying updated with emerging technologies

- Comfort working in ambiguous environments, with the ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and define clear, iterative solutions

- A collaborative mindset, confident but humble, open to feedback, and focused on collective

success

- Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Proven passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source contributions)

- Commitment to DevOps practices, cloud-first solutions (AWS/Azure), and agile development

Basic Qualifications :

- B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science or related discipline

- 6+ years of backend engineering experience using Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful

APIs, and related frameworks

- 2+ years building internet-facing services at scale

- 2+ years working with AWS and/or OpenShift

- Strong knowledge of OOP, software engineering principles, databases, and parallel

programming

- Experience integrating APIs with frontend/mobile frameworks

- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Apache Cordova

- Knowledge of native mobile development (iOS/Android)

- Hands-on experience deploying applications in Kubernetes-based containers

- Background in Agile and SCRUM methodologies