Tech Lead

Job Description: Technical Lead (Full-Stack)

Company: Texol

Location: Kozhikode, Kerala

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a visionary Technical Lead to join our core team. This is a critical role where you will not only write code but also shape our technical direction, mentor a talented team, and help us scale our platform for the future, including the exciting integration of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

The Role: Your Mission

As a Technical Lead, you will be a player-coach, balancing hands-on development with strategic leadership. You will guide a team of skilled developers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust software. You will be the technical cornerstone for our diverse product suite, working across a polyglot stack and helping us navigate the challenges of rapid growth.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of application developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct constructive code reviews, providing feedback to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Guide architectural decisions and champion best practices in software design, security, and testing.
• Help team members with their career growth and technical skill development.
• Hands-On Development:
• Be an active, hands-on contributor to our codebase, writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code across our stack.
• Architect and build new features, microservices, and applications using Go (Golang), React, Node.js, Python (Django), and PHP (Laravel).
• Develop and maintain mobile application features using Flutter.
• Tackle our most challenging technical problems, from system design to performance optimization.
• Project & Product Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.
• Take ownership of the development lifecycle, from planning and estimation to deployment and maintenance, using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet our high standards of quality.
• DevOps & Infrastructure:
• Oversee and contribute to our cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Manage and improve our CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker, and deployment strategies on Linux servers.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our production environment.
• Innovation & R&D:
• Stay at the forefront of technology trends, particularly in the realm of AI and LLMs.
• Research, prototype, and champion the adoption of new technologies and frameworks that can give our products a competitive edge.
• Lead initiatives to integrate AI/LLM capabilities into our products and internal workflows.

Who You Are (Required Qualifications):

• Experience:Professional software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a technical leadership, team lead, or senior mentorship role.
• Polyglot Proficiency: Strong proficiency in at least two of our core backend languages (Go, Node.js, Python/Django, PHP/Laravel) with a demonstrated ability and willingness to work across the entire stack.
• Frontend Expertise: Solid experience with a modern frontend framework, preferably React.
• Cloud & DevOps: Proven experience with AWS, Docker, and managing applications on Linux servers. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines is essential.
• Architectural Mindset: Strong understanding of system design, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and database design (both SQL and NoSQL).
• Leadership Skills: A natural leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring others. You can articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solver: A pragmatic and analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Bonus Points (Nice to Have):

• Previous experience working in a startup environment.
• Hands-on experience developing and shipping mobile applications with Flutter.
• Direct experience or a strong, demonstrable interest in integrating AI/LLMs (e.g., using OpenAI API, LangChain, Vector Databases).
• Deep expertise in a specific AWS service (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS).
• Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
• A public GitHub profile or portfolio showcasing your work.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid/remote-friendly work environment.
• The opportunity to have a massive impact and shape the future of our company and product.
• A talented, ambitious, and collaborative team that will challenge and support you.
• The latest tools and technology to get your job done.

Ready to build the future with us?

If you are a passionate technical leader who loves to build great products and great teams, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a link to your GitHub or portfolio to [aom@texolworld.com]. In your email, please include a brief note explaining why you believe you're the perfect fit for this role.

Texol is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹50,100.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pantheerankavu, Calicut, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person