Provides technical leadership for product development teams by defining scalable architecture, guiding software design and delivery, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and managing technical risks. Leads API-first integrations, cloud-native development, CI/CD, deployment readiness, Agile planning, and collaboration with product, design, architecture, engineering, and QA stakeholders.
This is a remote position.
The Technical Lead will provide technical leadership for product development teams, ensuring scalable architecture, high-quality code, and successful product delivery. You will work closely with Product Managers, Solution Architects, UI/UX Designers, Engineers, and QA teams to translate business requirements into robust, secure, and scalable software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of digital products from concept to deployment.
- Define system architecture and engineering standards for scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews for engineering teams.
- Collaborate with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Drive API-first development and integration with third-party platforms and payment systems.
- Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, security standards, and coding guidelines.
- Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Oversee CI/CD processes, deployment strategies, and production readiness.
- Collaborate with QA teams to ensure product quality and successful releases.
- Support Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, estimation, and technical backlog prioritization.
Required Qualifications
- 9+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional product development teams.
- Strong experience building scalable web, mobile, or fintech applications.
- Experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in remote, distributed Agile teams.
Technical Skills
- Java, C#, Node.js, Python, or Go
- React, Angular, or Vue.js
- REST APIs & Microservices
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Docker & Kubernetes
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- SQL & NoSQL Databases
- Git & Version Control
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
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