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Team Lead - MERN Stack

TGS The Global Skills
6 - 10 Years
Others

Posted on: 18/06/2026

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced MERN Stack Team Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable web applications.


The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise across the MERN stack, proven leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience with modern software development practices.


This role requires a balance of technical excellence, team leadership, architectural decision-making, and stakeholder collaboration. Candidates with exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or ChatGPT will be highly preferred.

Responsibilities :

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Full Stack Developers.

- Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.

- Drive technical decision-making, code quality standards, and development best practices.

- Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and Business teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

- Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and support team growth.

- Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.

- Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.

- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and project delivery activities.

- Identify and resolve complex technical challenges and production issues.

- Promote innovation and engineering excellence through modern development practices and AI-assisted coding tools.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

- 6+ years of experience in Full Stack Development.

- Minimum 2 years of experience leading software development teams.

- Strong expertise in React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB.

- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.

- Strong understanding of Software Design Principles, Design Patterns, and System Architecture.

- Experience building REST APIs and Microservices-based applications.

- Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.

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

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Next.js.

- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

- Experience with Redis, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.

- Understanding of DevOps and Infrastructure Automation practices.

- Experience working in high-growth product or technology environments.

Mandatory Skills :

- MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).

- Team Leadership and People Management.

- System Design and Software Architecture.

- JavaScript and TypeScript.

- REST APIs and Microservices.

- Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

- CI/CD and Agile Methodologies.

- AI-Assisted Development Tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT).

What We Are Looking For :

- Strong technical leadership with a hands-on approach.

- Ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.

- Ownership mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Passion for building scalable products and solving complex business problems.

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