Technical Architect (JavaScript)

Job Title: Technical Architect Location: Surat, Gujarat Job Type: Full-Time & Work-from-Office About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and technically strong Technical Architect to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in Node.js and React.js, as well as familiarity with or hands-on experience in Java, Android, Flutter, and Kafka. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple engineering teams, nurturing product development, and driving engineering excellence. A background in the product domain is preferred, and experience in the SaaS industry is a strong plus. Candidates who may not have formal development and management experience but possess strong technical expertise and team collaboration skills are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor 20 cross-functional engineering people to deliver high-quality software products. Take ownership of product architecture and guide teams in making sound technical decisions, especially in Node.js and React.js with MongoDB. Provide technical input and strategic direction across projects involving Python, Java, Android, Flutter, and Kafka. Collaborate closely with product, design, QA, and business teams to align technical efforts with product goals. Define and enforce engineering best practices and help build a high-performing, collaborative team culture. Identify performance bottlenecks, ensure scalability and maintainability of solutions. Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and deployment. Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability within the teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, with a strong track record in technical leadership or team management. Proficient in Node.js and React.js with MongoDB. Familiarity or working knowledge of Python, Java, Android, Flutter, and Kafka. Strong system design and architecture skills, particularly in micro services and distributed systems. Experience leading agile development teams and delivering complex software projects. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the product development domain is highly preferred. Background in the SaaS industry is a strong plus. Candidates without formal team management experience but with deep technical acumen and collaborative leadership qualities will also be considered. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. If you’re a hands-on technical leader who’s passionate about building products, enabling teams, and scaling technology, we’d love to hear from you.