Engineering Technical Lead

Engineering Lead (React, Node.js and/or Python) Location: NY (3 – 4 days hybrid) Duration: 12+ months (Extendable) This is a hybrid role based in New York, with partial on-site presence. We’re looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to guide the technical delivery of a strategic internal application for one of the world’s top private equity firms. The project involves rapid design-build sprints to deliver modular dashboards and workflows that scale across asset classes. You’ll lead a globally distributed engineering team, working closely with product managers, designers, and client stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for both execution and technical oversight — helping shape a scalable frontend component architecture, and integrating with serverless backend services (AWS Lambda, Fargate). Your Responsibilities • Lead the design and implementation of micro-apps using React, backed by Node.js/Python services • Architect and own backend logic using serverless functions (Lambda) and containerized services (Fargate) • Partner with Product and Design to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality software • Establish and enforce code quality, testing, and deployment standards • Guide a distributed engineering team, reviewing code and supporting the onboarding of new devs • Identify reusable frontend/backend components and help establish a design-build library • Maintain high development velocity while ensuring robust infrastructure integration • Act as the technical point of contact for client engineering teams What We’re Looking For • 6+ years of fullstack development experience (React, Node.js and/or Python) with overall 15+ years of experience in IT • Experience leading technical delivery across distributed product teams • Strong knowledge of AWS serverless architecture: Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway • Familiar with containerized development, CI/CD pipelines, and platform-level routing • Skilled in translating technical complexity into clear direction and action • Comfortable working in a hybrid on-site/remote setting with executive stakeholders • Strong communication and mentoring skills Nice to Have • Background in enterprise, SaaS, or financial tools • Experience setting up design systems or component libraries • Familiarity with Kubernetes, SSO, JWT authentication, and platform authorization patterns