Technical Lead

The Fullstack Lead Developer reports to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering and is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions across the product portfolio. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in NextJS, React, Java, and database technologies, along with strong leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in fullstack architecture, DevOps practices, solution design, and performance optimization. This individual will lead engineering efforts from concept through production while mentoring developers and ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities: · Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation from concept through production deployment. · Architect and develop scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications. · Provide technical leadership across frontend and backend development initiatives. · Collaborate with Product teams to provide accurate effort estimation and planning. · Ensure adherence to engineering standards, governance, and best practices. · Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. · Conduct code reviews and enforce high standards for quality, security, and maintainability. · Design and document technical solutions, architecture decisions, and engineering patterns. · Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and best practices aligned with business goals. · Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex production issues, including performance bottlenecks and system failures. · Partner with QA teams to define and execute robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and regression testing. · Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and integration standards. · Manage effort tracking and identify cost optimization opportunities. Required Qualifications: · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or related field. · 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering with strong fullstack expertise. · Advanced proficiency in NextJS, React, Java, and database technologies (SQL, MySQL preferred, plus non-relational databases such as MongoDB). · Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development frameworks. · Experience designing and building scalable, high-availability systems. · Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams. · Strong knowledge of application testing strategies and DevOps practices. · Experience working in large, cross-functional, globally distributed teams preferred. · Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience: · Experience leading fullstack architecture initiatives across complex enterprise environments. · Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployment models. · Experience evaluating and implementing optimization tools and lifecycle models. · Strong understanding of cost management and engineering effort tracking.