Full Stack Team Lead

About your key responsibilities and impact:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Designing and overseeing application architecture with performance-focused non-functional requirements.
  • Developing and maintaining front-end functionality, ensuring high-quality code.
  • Driving adoption of TypeScript and Node.js solutions in front-end/backend integrations.
  • Leveraging Kubernetes and infrastructure tools to ensure scalability and reliability.
  • Implementing and optimizing monitoring and logging pipelines for real-time system insights.
  • Designing and managing micro-frontend architectures for modular, scalable applications.
  • Utilizing SQL and NoSQL databases efficiently and integrate caching strategies using Redis.
  • Integrating message queue systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ for scalable and reliable communication between services, enabling event-driven architecture.
  • Conducting code reviews and provide constructive feedback to developers.
  • Driving adoption of engineering best practices and quality assurance standards.
  • Monitoring and improving team KPIs, identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Team and Project Management:
  • Translating high-level project requirements into actionable technical tasks, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and system design.
  • Defining sprint goals, establishing development priorities, and managing task assignments using agile tools.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and ensuring deliverables meet both functional and performance standards.
  • Implementing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and delivery of code.
  • Identifying and mitigating technical risks through proactive assessment of dependencies, scalability concerns, and potential bottlenecks.
  • Overseeing infrastructure needs for the team, including resource allocation for cloud services and development environments.
  • Conducting retrospectives and post-mortem analyses to identify areas for technical and process improvement.
• Leadership and Mentorship:
  • Building and leading a high-performing engineering team, recruiting and retaining top talent.
  • Conducting regular performance evaluations, providing feedback, and creating development plans.
  • Mentoring team members to support their professional growth and success.
  • Promoting an inclusive, supportive work environment that values collaboration and diversity.

Essential professional experience:

• 3–5+ years in engineering, with senior leadership experience for advanced roles;
• Proven track record of project delivery and team management;
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js;
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and RESTful API integration;
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration;
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack);
• Knowledge of SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions and API gateways;
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including protocols, load balancing, and DNS;
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and caching systems like Redis;
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments, debugging, and optimization techniques;
• Experience with micro-frontend architecture is preferred;
• Familiarity with DevOps and SRE principles for performance-focused engineering;
• Experience with Java or Golang is a plus;
• Knowledge of message queue systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ for handling distributed systems and event-driven architectures;
• Expertise in agile methodologies, lean processes, and engineering quality standards;
• Understanding and application of KPIs/OKRs for tracking progress and setting goals;
• Ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies effectively;

Desirable skills and personal features:

• Attention to detail, positive attitude, and adaptability;
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict management skills;
• Experience mentoring and developing team members;
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the team.