Lead Software Engineer-Node.JS

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer-Node.JS

Location: India (Hybrid with US HQ collaboration)

Experience: 6+ Years (2+ years in Lead Engineer role)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to guide the technical direction and execution of our SaaS product features. This role involves mentoring a team of engineers, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant software. You will work collaboratively across teams, including those in our US headquarters, while fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead the design and development of complex features and modules for SaaS products.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to Software and Senior Software Engineers.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Drive adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles.

Software Development & Execution:

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code in Node.js for backend services.
• Design and implement robust and efficient data models using MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and deploy applications on AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• Lead troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization efforts.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Architecture & Design:

• Collaborate with engineering leadership and product managers on technical design and architecture.
• Contribute to the evolution of microservices architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve product and development processes.

AI-First Mindset:

• Explore and leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Vercel AI) to enhance productivity.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI/ML capabilities into SaaS products for innovation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product Management to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams in India and the US.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a Lead Engineer or equivalent role.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and building scalable backend services.
• Expertise in database design and optimization with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB).
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with or willingness to adopt AI-powered development tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us:

• Lead the development of innovative SaaS products with global impact.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and AI tools.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical coverage and professional growth opportunities.