Senior Team Lead Software Engineer (React + Node.js)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Team Lead with deep expertise in React and Node.js to lead a dynamic development team. The ideal candidate brings over 7 years of hands-on experience designing and building high-performance web applications, combined with strong leadership skills and a passion for guiding others.

As a Team Lead, you will contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, lead architectural discussions, write clean and scalable code, and mentor junior developers to ensure technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and guide software engineers; conduct code reviews and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Front-End Development: Develop and maintain responsive, interactive user interfaces using React.js, Redux, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

• Back-End Development: Build robust and scalable Node.js and Express.js applications, designing and maintaining RESTful APIs or GraphQL services.

• Architecture & Design: Design and implement scalable software architectures and microservices that follow industry best practices.

• Database & Integration: Collaborate on database schema design and manage efficient data interactions using MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.

• Testing & Deployment: Champion testing best practices (unit, integration, end-to-end) and manage deployments using CI/CD pipelines and Docker.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align on project goals and deliver value-driven outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Front-End: Proficiency in React.js, Redux, React Hooks, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

• Back-End: Strong experience with Node.js and Express.js; solid understanding of API design principles (REST and GraphQL).

• Database: Hands-on experience with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

• Tools & Practices: Proficient in Git, familiar with Agile/Scrum, and knowledgeable in DevOps workflows.

Leadership & Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development using React and Node.js.

• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Proven ability to guide and motivate teams toward successful delivery.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with build tools like Webpack, Babel, or Vite.

• Familiarity with authentication standards (OAuth, JWT, etc.).

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployment.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Why Join Us

We’re looking for creative problem solvers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about building exceptional software. If you love working across the stack, enjoy mentoring others, and want to take ownership of impactful projects, this is the role for you.