Lead Software Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for building and continuously improving cloud-based SaaS applications
• Works closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and SQA to ensure smooth integration and delivery in an agile setup.
• Ensures all code meets organizational standards for security, performance, and reusability.
• Applies modern frameworks and tools to deliver a consistent and user-friendly experience across platforms.
• Handles testing activities such as unit testing, debugging, and issue resolution to maintain product quality.
• Reviews code changes, evaluates their impact on existing functionality, and maintains proper technical documentation.
• Takes ownership of identifying and implementing improvements, including refactoring large modules and supporting deployment.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, helping them grow technically.
• Drives a culture of quality by conducting regular code reviews and sharing actionable feedback.
• Promotes innovation within the team by encouraging experimentation with new tools and development approaches.

Required skills

• Overall 6+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong frontend expertise with ReactJS and JavaScript/TypeScript (around 4+ years of hands-on work).
• Solid experience in backend and cloud development, using technologies such as Node.js, Express, AWS Amplify, AWS Lambda, AppSync, and GraphQL.
• Good understanding of database systems, including both relational and NoSQL; experience with DynamoDB, Amazon Aurora, or similar platforms is expected.
• Prior experience in leading or mentoring a team of engineers (approximately 2+ years).
• Proficiency in building and managing Single Page Applications (SPA).
• Strong knowledge of authentication mechanisms, caching techniques, and API security practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git (GitHub), AWS CodeCommit, or SVN.
• Comfortable working in an agile development environment with cross-functional teams.