SAEL - Software Development Lead - Full Stack Technologies

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Development with 8 to 10 years of proven expertise in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications.

In this role, you will lead a team of developers, define technical direction, and ensure best practices while staying hands-on in both front-end and back-end development.

You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver seamless digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy :

- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of front-end and back-end developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

- Define coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices for scalable, maintainable, and secure applications.

- Partner with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to align business requirements with technical solutions.

- Drive sprint planning, code reviews, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality delivery.

Front-End Development :

- Architect and oversee the development of responsive, accessible, and high-performing web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.

- Ensure UI consistency, usability, and cross-browser/device optimization.

- Collaborate with UX/UI teams to translate designs into pixel-perfect, user-friendly applications.

Back-End Development :

- Design and maintain APIs, server-side logic, and microservices using Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Python (Django/Flask), or similar technologies.

- Optimize data flow and storage using relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

- Ensure system security, scalability, and performance optimization through well-architected solutions.

Engineering Excellence :

- Oversee code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipeline management to maintain code quality and streamline releases.

- Integrate third-party services, APIs, and tools to accelerate development.

- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams for containerization, cloud deployment, and automation (Docker, AWS, CI/CD pipelines).

Key Skills & Requirements :

- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

- 8 to 10 years of experience in full-stack web development with at least 23 years in a leadership or team lead capacity.

- Strong expertise in front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue) and back-end (Node.js, Express, PHP, Python, Django/Flask) development.

- Proven experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, Git/version control, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Solid understanding of application security, performance optimization, and scalable architecture.

- Familiarity with DevOps, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and CI/CD is highly desirable.

- Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong ability to mentor, coach, and grow a high-performing development team.