https://forms.gle/ca6cnrXvwSJMJhX17 Interviews start- 1st week of September APPLY THROUGH THE LINK ABOVE We’re a fast-growing, consumer-facing fintech startup CENTSCAPE backed by angel investors in the U.S., building a product designed to change how the next generation spends, saves, and interacts with money. Our early traction is strong—real users, real demand, and committed partners. Now, we’re ready to ship our Alpha—and we’re looking for a sharp, driven Founding Engineer to lead the build from our India office in Manesar . This is your opportunity to step in at the ground floor of a Silicon Valley startup , own end-to-end product engineering, and directly shape the product that users will engage with every single day. What You'll Do This is a full-time, in-person contract . You will: Build and launch the Alpha version of the product from scratch Take full ownership of the Beta release , incorporating user feedback and refining UX Eventually lead the full launch version, ensuring performance, security, and scalability Fix bugs, implement new features, and collaborate directly with the founding team As the company grows, you’ll have the opportunity to hire and manage your own engineering team in India—with full control over how it’s built and run You’ll also be responsible for heading our India engineering office , helping shape the team and culture from the ground up This is not a freelance role or side gig. This is a foundational role for someone who wants to grow with the company and lead technical execution at scale. Who We're Looking For We’re particularly excited to work with talented engineers from IITs, IIITs, NITs , and other top-tier engineering institutions. The ideal candidate has: 2+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack apps in production Expertise in React Native and Node.js is required Have experience building both Android and iOS apps. You’ve shipped real products and understand what it takes to go from 0 to 1 You take initiative, write clean code, and care deeply about UX and performance Bonus: experience with Postgres, Redis, AWS, or fintech integrations We welcome engineers from all backgrounds. Alumni of IITs, NITs, IIITs and other top institutions are encouraged to apply, but what matters most is what you’ve built—not where you studied. Compensation & Growth Path Monthly compensation - Very competitive compensation, negotiable based on experience and skills— above market standards In-person role at our Manesar (Gurgaon NCR) office Founding Engineer title with full recognition and long-term leadership potential Compensation: salary only for the first 12 months As you grow in the role, we may also offer you an equity package based on performance and promotion Once we raise our Series A there might be a possibility of H1B sponsorship and an opportunity to work in our Palo Alto office. Why This Is Special This is your chance to work directly with a Silicon Valley team , build a consumer product at the intersection of tech and finance , and lay the groundwork for a career-defining journey. You’ll not only build meaningful technology—you’ll build a name for yourself. If you’ve ever dreamed of working at the heart of a global startup— not as just another engineer, but as a founding team member —this is the door you’ve been waiting for.
Interviews start- 1st week of September We’re a fast-growing, consumer-facing fintech startup CENTSCAPE backed by angel investors in the U.S., building a product designed to change how the next generation spends, saves, and interacts with money. Our early traction is strong—real users, real demand, and committed partners. Now, we’re ready to ship our Alpha—and we’re looking for a sharp, driven Founding Engineer to lead the build from our India office in Manesar. This is your opportunity to step in at the ground floor of a Silicon Valley startup, own end-to-end product engineering, and directly shape the product that users will engage with every single day. What You'll Do This is a full-time, in-person contract. You will: Build and launch the Alpha version of the product from scratch Take full ownership of the Beta release, incorporating user feedback and refining UX Eventually lead the full launch version, ensuring performance, security, and scalability Fix bugs, implement new features, and collaborate directly with the founding team As the company grows, you’ll have the opportunity to hire and manage your own engineering team in India—with full control over how it’s built and run You’ll also be responsible for heading our India engineering office, helping shape the team and culture from the ground up This is not a freelance role or side gig. This is a foundational role for someone who wants to grow with the company and lead technical execution at scale. Who We're Looking For We’re particularly excited to work with talented engineers from IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other top-tier engineering institutions. The ideal candidate has: 2+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack apps in production Expertise in React Native and Node.js is required Have experience building both Android and iOS apps. You’ve shipped real products and understand what it takes to go from 0 to 1 You take initiative, write clean code, and care deeply about UX and performance Bonus: experience with Postgres, Redis, AWS, or fintech integrations We welcome engineers from all backgrounds. Alumni of IITs, NITs, IIITs and other top institutions are encouraged to apply, but what matters most is what you’ve built—not where you studied. Compensation & Growth Path Monthly compensation - Very competitive compensation, negotiable based on experience and skills— above market standards In-person role at our Manesar (Gurgaon NCR) office Founding Engineer title with full recognition and long-term leadership potential Compensation: salary only for the first 12 months As you grow in the role, we may also offer you an equity package based on performance and promotion Once we raise our Series A there might be a possibility of H1B sponsorship and an opportunity to work in our Palo Alto office. Why This Is Special This is your chance to work directly with a Silicon Valley team, build a consumer product at the intersection of tech and finance, and lay the groundwork for a career-defining journey. You’ll not only build meaningful technology—you’ll build a name for yourself. If you’ve ever dreamed of working at the heart of a global startup—not as just another engineer, but as a founding team member—this is the door you’ve been waiting for.
We at Centscape, are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter (Contract) to partner with us in securing a Founding Engineer (React Native) for our India headquarters in Manesar. This is a one-time contracting role, but based on performance and our future team expansion, it can lead to ongoing contracts or a full-time opportunity. What You’ll Do Lead and streamline the hiring process for a Founding React Native Engineer Assess both technical expertise and cultural alignment Provide logistical guidance to ensure an efficient and timely recruitment process Collaborate directly with leadership to finalize the right hire What We’re Looking For Proven track record in technical recruiting for senior engineering roles Strong understanding of React Native (ideally 8+ years experience) , mobile app ecosystems, and founding-level technical profiles Ability to independently manage and optimize the recruitment lifecycle Excellent communication, negotiation, and candidate relationship management skills Why Join Us Work on a strategic, high-impact hire that will shape the future of our engineering team Opportunity for repeat contracts or a full-time recruiting role as our team scales Flexible and negotiable compensation If you have the expertise to identify and attract top-tier engineering talent, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews start- 1st week of September We’re a fast-growing, consumer-facing fintech startup CENTSCAPE backed by angel investors in the U.S., building a product designed to change how the next generation spends, saves, and interacts with money. Our early traction is strong—real users, real demand, and committed partners. Now, we’re ready to ship our Alpha—and we’re looking for a sharp, driven Founding Engineer to lead the build from our India office in Manesar. This is your opportunity to step in at the ground floor of a Silicon Valley startup, own end-to-end product engineering, and directly shape the product that users will engage with every single day. What You'll Do This is a full-time, in-person contract. You will: Build and launch the Alpha version of the product from scratch Take full ownership of the Beta release, incorporating user feedback and refining UX Eventually lead the full launch version, ensuring performance, security, and scalability Fix bugs, implement new features, and collaborate directly with the founding team As the company grows, you’ll have the opportunity to hire and manage your own engineering team in India—with full control over how it’s built and run You’ll also be responsible for heading our India engineering office, helping shape the team and culture from the ground up This is not a freelance role or side gig. This is a foundational role for someone who wants to grow with the company and lead technical execution at scale. Who We're Looking For We’re particularly excited to work with talented engineers from IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other top-tier engineering institutions. The ideal candidate has: 2+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack apps in production Expertise in React Native and Node.js is required Have experience building both Android and iOS apps. You’ve shipped real products and understand what it takes to go from 0 to 1 You take initiative, write clean code, and care deeply about UX and performance Bonus: experience with Postgres, Redis, AWS, or fintech integrations We welcome engineers from all backgrounds. Alumni of IITs, NITs, IIITs and other top institutions are encouraged to apply, but what matters most is what you’ve built—not where you studied. Compensation & Growth Path Monthly compensation - Very competitive compensation, negotiable based on experience and skills— above market standards In-person role at our Manesar (Gurgaon NCR) office Founding Engineer title with full recognition and long-term leadership potential Compensation: salary only for the first 12 months As you grow in the role, we may also offer you an equity package based on performance and promotion Once we raise our Series A there might be a possibility of H1B sponsorship and an opportunity to work in our Palo Alto office. Why This Is Special This is your chance to work directly with a Silicon Valley team, build a consumer product at the intersection of tech and finance, and lay the groundwork for a career-defining journey. You’ll not only build meaningful technology—you’ll build a name for yourself. If you’ve ever dreamed of working at the heart of a global startup—not as just another engineer, but as a founding team member—this is the door you’ve been waiting for.
Now Hiring: Founding Engineer (Full-Time, In-Person | Manesar, India) Join us at Centscape, a Silicon Valley-backed fintech startup building the future of how Gen Z spends and saves. We're gearing up to launch our Alphaand we’re looking for a kickass Founding Engineer to lead product development from our India HQ. Why This Role Is Special: -Build a full-stack consumer fintech product from scratch -Own everything from Alpha to full launch -Work directly with the founding team -Lead and build your own engineering team in India -Long-term growth: future equity + potential H1B opportunity We’re Looking For: - 2+ years full-stack experience -Strong command of React Native & Node.js -Passion for product, performance, and clean UX -Bonus: PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, or fintech APIs Who You Are: You’re not looking for a gig—you want ownership, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from Day 1. Role is full-time, in-person at our Manesar (Gurgaon NCR) office Competitive salary (above market), with equity potential after 12 months Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews begin first week of September.
Responsibilities Build and launch the Alpha version of the product from scratch. Take full ownership of the Beta release, incorporating user feedback and refining UX. Eventually lead the full launch version, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Fix bugs, implement new features, and collaborate directly with the founding team. As the company grows, you'll have the opportunity to hire and manage your engineering team in India with full control over how it's built and run. You'll also be responsible for heading our India engineering office, helping shape the team and culture from the ground up. Requirements We're particularly excited to work with talented engineers from IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other top-tier engineering institutions. The ideal candidate has: 2+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack apps in production. Expertise in React Native and Node.js is required. You've shipped real products and understand what it takes to go from 0 to 1 You take initiative, write clean code, and care deeply about UX and performance. Bonus: experience with Postgres, Redis, AWS, or fintech integrations. This job was posted by Natansh Bhamba from Centscape.
Responsibilities Build and launch the Alpha version of the product from scratch. Take full ownership of the Beta release, incorporating user feedback and refining UX. Eventually lead the full launch version, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Fix bugs, implement new features, and collaborate directly with the founding team. As the company grows, you'll have the opportunity to hire and manage your engineering team in India with full control over how it's built and run. You'll also be responsible for heading our India engineering office, helping shape the team and culture from the ground up. Requirements We're particularly excited to work with talented engineers from IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other top-tier engineering institutions. The ideal candidate has: 2+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack apps in production. Expertise in React Native and Node.js is required. You've shipped real products and understand what it takes to go from 0 to 1 You take initiative, write clean code, and care deeply about UX and performance. Bonus: experience with Postgres, Redis, AWS, or fintech integrations. This job was posted by Natansh Bhamba from Centscape.
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re building a next-generation financial technology platform from the ground up. As our Founding Engineer, you will own core product architecture across backend, frontend, and DevOps. This is not “just another developer” role — you will shape the technical direction, build for scale, and help define the product vision alongside the founders. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Build, deploy, and maintain an end-to-end MERN application (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). • Architect scalable APIs, authentication/authorization flows, and data pipelines for financial analytics. • Stand up CI/CD, staging environments, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes). • Collaborate with founders on product design, technical roadmap, and customer requirements. • Integrate securely with banking APIs, payment processors, and financial data sources. • Implement observability, monitoring, and error tracking (Grafana, Prometheus, or similar). • Establish coding standards, best practices, and documentation as the team grows. • Contribute to long-term technical vision (frameworks, cloud providers, architecture patterns). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR — REQUIRED • 4+ years of full-stack development with strong MERN proficiency. • Deep knowledge of Node.js, Express.js, and REST/GraphQL API design. • Frontend experience with React Native (Hooks, Context API, or Redux). • Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS frameworks. • Experience managing and optimizing MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. • Familiarity with DevOps workflows — CI/CD, Docker, and a major cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure). • Knowledge of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, SSO). • Product-minded builder who ships usable, reliable software quickly. PREFERRED • FinTech/payments experience or financial data integrations. • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi) and container orchestration experience. • Knowledge of security/compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS). • Hands-on production monitoring/analytics setup. • Early-stage startup experience and comfort wearing multiple hats. WHY JOIN • High ownership and autonomy from day one. • Direct impact on product, architecture, and engineering culture. • Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role.
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re building a next-generation financial technology platform from the ground up. As our Founding Engineer, you will own core product architecture across backend, frontend, and DevOps. This is not “just another developer” role — you will shape the technical direction, build for scale, and help define the product vision alongside the founders. WHAT YOU’LL DO Build, deploy, and maintain an end-to-end MERN application (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Architect scalable APIs, authentication/authorization flows, and data pipelines for financial analytics. Stand up CI/CD, staging environments, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes). Collaborate with founders on product design, technical roadmap, and customer requirements. Integrate securely with banking APIs, payment processors, and financial data sources. Implement observability, monitoring, and error tracking (Grafana, Prometheus, or similar). Establish coding standards, best practices, and documentation as the team grows. Contribute to long-term technical vision (frameworks, cloud providers, architecture patterns). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR — REQUIRED 4+ years of full-stack development with strong MERN proficiency. Deep knowledge of Node.js, Express.js, and REST/GraphQL API design. Frontend experience with React Native (Hooks, Context API, or Redux). Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS frameworks. Experience managing and optimizing MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Familiarity with DevOps workflows — CI/CD, Docker, and a major cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure). Knowledge of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, SSO). Product-minded builder who ships usable, reliable software quickly. PREFERRED FinTech/payments experience or financial data integrations. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi) and container orchestration experience. Knowledge of security/compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS). Hands-on production monitoring/analytics setup. Early-stage startup experience and comfort wearing multiple hats. WHY JOIN High ownership and autonomy from day one. Direct impact on product, architecture, and engineering culture. Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹311,921.03 - ₹1,890,282.78 per year Application Question(s): Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting? What is your current CTC? What are your salary expectations at Centscape? Experience: Node.js: 1 year (Required) React Native: 1 year (Required) DevOps: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re building a next-generation financial technology platform from the ground up. As our Founding Engineer, you will own core product architecture across backend, frontend, and DevOps. This is not “just another developer” role — you will shape the technical direction, build for scale, and help define the product vision alongside the founders. WHAT YOU’LL DO Build, deploy, and maintain an end-to-end MERN application (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Architect scalable APIs, authentication/authorization flows, and data pipelines for financial analytics. Stand up CI/CD, staging environments, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes). Collaborate with founders on product design, technical roadmap, and customer requirements. Integrate securely with banking APIs, payment processors, and financial data sources. Implement observability, monitoring, and error tracking (Grafana, Prometheus, or similar). Establish coding standards, best practices, and documentation as the team grows. Contribute to long-term technical vision (frameworks, cloud providers, architecture patterns). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR — REQUIRED 4+ years of full-stack development with strong MERN proficiency. Deep knowledge of Node.js, Express.js, and REST/GraphQL API design. Frontend experience with React Native (Hooks, Context API, or Redux). Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS frameworks. Experience managing and optimizing MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Familiarity with DevOps workflows — CI/CD, Docker, and a major cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure). Knowledge of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, SSO). Product-minded builder who ships usable, reliable software quickly. PREFERRED FinTech/payments experience or financial data integrations. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi) and container orchestration experience. Knowledge of security/compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS). Hands-on production monitoring/analytics setup. Early-stage startup experience and comfort wearing multiple hats. WHY JOIN High ownership and autonomy from day one. Direct impact on product, architecture, and engineering culture. Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹311,921.03 - ₹1,890,282.78 per year Application Question(s): Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting? What is your current CTC? What are your salary expectations at Centscape? Experience: Node.js: 1 year (Required) React Native: 1 year (Required) DevOps: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
Full-Stack Developer (React Native + Node.js) Manesar, Haryana (On-site) ₹50,000 – ₹70,000/month (CTC) Centscape | Fintech startup based in Palo Alto, CA We’re building Centscape , a fintech app : Role: We’re looking for a full-stack developer skilled in React Native (core) and Node.js (backend) to build and scale our mobile app end-to-end. You’ll work closely with our founders and product team to ship fast, beautiful, and reliable fintech experiences. Requirements: 2–4 yrs experience in React Native & Node.js Strong with JavaScript, APIs, and MongoDB/Firebase Good understanding of UI/UX and performance optimization Startup-ready mindset; fast learner & problem solver Perks: Work directly with the founding team High ownership and fast growth path Opportunity to grow into Founding Engineer Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 10/11/2025
Full-Stack Developer (React Native + Node.js) Manesar, Haryana (On-site) ₹50,000 – ₹70,000/month (CTC) Centscape | Fintech startup based in Palo Alto, CA We’re building Centscape , a fintech app : Role: We’re looking for a full-stack developer skilled in React Native (core) and Node.js (backend) to build and scale our mobile app end-to-end. You’ll work closely with our founders and product team to ship fast, beautiful, and reliable fintech experiences. Requirements: 2–4 yrs experience in React Native & Node.js Strong with JavaScript, APIs, and MongoDB/Firebase Good understanding of UI/UX and performance optimization Startup-ready mindset; fast learner & problem solver Perks: Work directly with the founding team High ownership and fast growth path Opportunity to grow into Founding Engineer Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 10/11/2025
Manesar, Haryana (On-site) ₹50,000 – ₹70,000/month (CTC) Centscape | Fintech startup based in Palo Alto, CA About Centscape Centscape is a fintech app that merges personal finance and e-commerce — helping users save, spend, and shop smarter through an integrated mobile experience. Role We’re looking for a Mobile App Developer with strong experience in React Native to help build and scale our fintech app from the ground up. You’ll work closely with our founding team to deliver a fast, smooth, and visually stunning mobile experience. Requirements Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in React Native (required) Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript , APIs , and mobile architecture Experience integrating backends (Node.js, Firebase, or MongoDB preferred) Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and app performance optimization Startup mindset — fast learner, independent, and proactive Please note: Only React Native developers with mobile app development experience should apply. Others, please do not apply. Perks Work directly with the founding team High ownership and fast growth path Opportunity to grow into Founding Engineer role Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹50,000.00 – ₹70,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Work Location: In person (Manesar, Haryana) Expected Start Date: 10/11/2025 Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 15/11/2025
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re building a next-generation financial technology platform from the ground up. As our Founding Engineer, you will own core product architecture across backend, frontend, and DevOps. This is not “just another developer” role — you will shape the technical direction, build for scale, and help define the product vision alongside the founders. WHAT YOU’LL DO Build, deploy, and maintain an end-to-end MERN application (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Architect scalable APIs, authentication/authorization flows, and data pipelines for financial analytics. Stand up CI/CD, staging environments, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes). Collaborate with founders on product design, technical roadmap, and customer requirements. Integrate securely with banking APIs, payment processors, and financial data sources. Implement observability, monitoring, and error tracking (Grafana, Prometheus, or similar). Establish coding standards, best practices, and documentation as the team grows. Contribute to long-term technical vision (frameworks, cloud providers, architecture patterns). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR — REQUIRED 3+ years of full-stack development with strong MERN proficiency. Deep knowledge of Next.js, Express.js, and REST/GraphQL API design. Frontend experience with React Native (Hooks, Context API, or Redux). Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS frameworks. Experience managing and optimizing MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Familiarity with DevOps workflows — CI/CD, Docker, and a major cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure). Knowledge of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, SSO). Product-minded builder who ships usable, reliable software quickly. PREFERRED FinTech/payments experience or financial data integrations. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi) and container orchestration experience. Knowledge of security/compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS). Hands-on production monitoring/analytics setup. Early-stage startup experience and comfort wearing multiple hats. WHY JOIN High ownership and autonomy from day one. Direct impact on product, architecture, and engineering culture. Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Application Question(s): Willing to relocate to Manesar if accepted? Current CTC ? Expected CTC ? How many years of Next.js experience do you have? How many years of React Native experience do you have? How many years of DevOps experience do you have? Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 23/11/2025
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re building a next-generation financial technology platform from the ground up. As our Founding Engineer, you will own core product architecture across backend, frontend, and DevOps. This is not “just another developer” role — you will shape the technical direction, build for scale, and help define the product vision alongside the founders. WHAT YOU’LL DO Build, deploy, and maintain an end-to-end MERN application (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Architect scalable APIs, authentication/authorization flows, and data pipelines for financial analytics. Stand up CI/CD, staging environments, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes). Collaborate with founders on product design, technical roadmap, and customer requirements. Integrate securely with banking APIs, payment processors, and financial data sources. Implement observability, monitoring, and error tracking (Grafana, Prometheus, or similar). Establish coding standards, best practices, and documentation as the team grows. Contribute to long-term technical vision (frameworks, cloud providers, architecture patterns). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR — REQUIRED 3+ years of full-stack development with strong MERN proficiency. Deep knowledge of Next.js, Express.js, and REST/GraphQL API design. Frontend experience with React Native (Hooks, Context API, or Redux). Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS frameworks. Experience managing and optimizing MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Familiarity with DevOps workflows — CI/CD, Docker, and a major cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure). Knowledge of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, SSO). Product-minded builder who ships usable, reliable software quickly. PREFERRED FinTech/payments experience or financial data integrations. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi) and container orchestration experience. Knowledge of security/compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS). Hands-on production monitoring/analytics setup. Early-stage startup experience and comfort wearing multiple hats. WHY JOIN High ownership and autonomy from day one. Direct impact on product, architecture, and engineering culture. Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role.