Software Engineering Team Lead (Full Stack)

At Dataction, we are a new age technology services firm offering top-notch information technology, analytics, and consulting services to esteemed international companies. Established in 2010, Dataction has quickly grown over the past decade, earning a reputation for providing exceptional and reliable services to a diverse range of customers across various sectors. As the Software Engineering Team Lead (Full Stack) at Dataction, you will be tasked with leveraging your hands-on technical expertise to lead a team of engineers in designing, maintaining, and evolving a suite of high-performing, secure, and robust digital applications. Your role will require a strong proficiency in full-stack TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS event-driven architecture, as well as the ability to manage and modernize legacy components built in PHP/Laravel. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading application stability and incremental enhancement efforts across multiple platforms and services. - Guiding a team of engineers in implementing fixes, improvements, and small-scale features that drive measurable business value. - Supporting and enhancing legacy systems (PHP/Laravel) while transitioning services to a full-stack TypeScript architecture. - Maintaining high standards of code quality, security, and observability across services. - Coordinating closely with frontend/backend teams to ensure robust and performant APIs and user interfaces. - Driving resolution of high-priority incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures. - Leading design and code reviews, pair programming sessions, and knowledge sharing within the team. - Owning CI/CD pipelines, deployment hygiene, and environment readiness. - Ensuring active maintenance of documentation, monitoring dashboards, and operational runbooks. - Collaborating with delivery and project managers to align technical execution with roadmap goals. - Identifying and implementing tooling to improve system visibility, error detection, and operational performance. - Fostering a team culture focused on accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Key Requirements: - 10+ years of engineering experience with modern backend and frontend development. - Strong hands-on expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, SvelteKit, React.js, AWS Lambda, EventBridge, DynamoDB, S3, REST APIs, Webhooks, and Event-driven architecture. - Working knowledge of legacy PHP/Laravel systems and experience leading modernization efforts. - Experience with incident resolution processes, performance tuning, and application-level monitoring tools. - Proven track record of leading engineering teams, including mentorship, code reviews, and delivery oversight. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting business-critical systems. - Comfortable operating in a hybrid onsite-offshore delivery model. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering value through smart engineering. If you join Dataction, you can expect: - Fairness, Meritocracy, Empowerment, and Opportunity as pillars of our work culture. - Great work-life balance through a hybrid work arrangement. - Company-funded skill enhancement and training. - Exciting reward and recognition programs. - Opportunities for employee engagement and bonding with colleagues. - On-the-job learning through involvement in new product/ideation teams. - 60 minutes with the CEO each quarter for insightful discussions on any topic of your choice.,