As a Team Lead Node.js Full Stack, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. You will drive technical excellence, mentor team members, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions across backend and frontend systems.

This role combines technical leadership, architecture ownership, and people management in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Technical Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance full-stack applications using Node.js and modern frontend frameworks.

- Architect and implement robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.

- Ensure optimal performance, security, scalability, and responsiveness of applications.

- Collaborate closely with frontend developers to integrate UI components with server-side logic.

- Design and maintain efficient database schemas and data storage solutions.

- Implement security best practices, data protection measures, and compliance standards.

- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.

- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolutions.

- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to systems and processes.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

- Strong expertise in Node.js and backend development.

- Hands-on experience with frontend technologies such as React / Angular / Vue.js.

- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous programming.

- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).

- Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.

- Understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.

- Knowledge of security protocols, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.

Soft Skills:

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

- High level of professionalism, integrity, dependability, and accountability.

- Strong collaboration skills across teams and departments.

Education & Experience Requirements:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 6 to 9 years of overall experience, with significant hands-on experience in Node.js and full-stack development.

- Prior experience in a technical lead or team lead role is required.