About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Tech Lead to drive our full-stack development efforts and champion innovative, scalable solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role for an individual with a strong background in Node.js (TypeScript) and React.js, who can bridge backend development with exceptional front-end UX implementation. In addition to coding expertise, you’ll lead design discussions, mentor a high-performing team, and shape our technical strategy as we scale our enterprise solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy: Guide our technical vision with systems design, architecture reviews, and strategic planning while mentoring and leading a team of talented developers.
• Full Stack Development: Architect, develop, and maintain server-side features using Node.js (TypeScript) and deliver scalable, user-friendly interfaces in React.js.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee on-call rotations, troubleshoot issues promptly, and implement robust debugging strategies to ensure continuous service.
• Product & Design Collaboration: Translate product requirements into scalable technical designs, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies: Explore industry trends such as LLM fine tuning, OpenAI prompt engineering, and serverless deployments on platforms like Railway or Vercel to drive our competitive edge.
Nice-to-Have Skills
• Experience in creating and optimizing OpenAI prompts for AI-powered applications.
• Proven track record of fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) for industry-specific applications.
• Prior experience with VC-backed startups or contributing to zero-to-one projects in large tech companies.
• Familiarity with serverless deployment and scaling platforms like Railway or Vercel.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership or tech lead roles.
• Deep expertise in full stack development with strong proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) and React.js.
• A solid understanding of UX/UI principles with a keen eye for design and user experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for mentoring and leading technical teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in startups and innovation (bonus points for aspiring founders).