Lead Software Architect

As a Lead Software Architect at our company, you will play a crucial role in leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications across the front-end and back-end. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to ensure high-quality software solutions, while also mentoring a team of developers and driving best practices in architecture, code quality, and DevOps. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead the full stack development lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance. - Define and implement scalable architecture for web applications and services. - Drive engineering best practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing, and agile development. - Stay updated with new technology trends and assess their applicability. - Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers. - Lead sprint planning, estimations, and task breakdown. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. - Work with product managers and designers to convert business requirements into technical solutions. - Coordinate with DevOps, QA, and UI/UX teams for seamless product delivery. - Be hands-on with both front-end and back-end development. - Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance. - Own and deliver critical features and system components. **Qualifications Required:** - 8+ years of full stack development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role. - Strong proficiency in front-end technologies like React, Angular, Vue, and back-end technologies like Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby, .NET. - Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices, and modern web architecture. - Experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases. - Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Proficiency in Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. - Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. **Additional Details:** - Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is preferred. - Exposure to GraphQL or serverless architectures is a plus. - Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth environment is advantageous. - Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks would be beneficial.,