Technical Lead

We are seeking an experienced Technical lead to oversee the complete technical direction, architecture, and development of our SaaS product. The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional engineering team, manage cloud infrastructure, and drive innovation across backend, frontend, and DevOps operations. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership and product ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the development team through effective task allocation, progress tracking, and performance reviews.
• Define and oversee the technical architecture and development of the product.
• Manage backend and frontend systems, primarily using Laravel (PHP) and Node.js.
• Oversee DevOps operations, including CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and server configurations.
• Administer cloud infrastructure (AWS), ensuring uptime, scalability, and optimized performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on product planning, roadmap creation, and feature prioritization.
• Translate business and product requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, performance standards, and clean code principles.
• Coordinate with QA, UI/UX, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery of features.
• Manage database systems (MySQL, MongoDB) and oversee RESTful API integrations.
• Handle version control, Git workflows, and release management for efficient deployment cycles.
• Monitor application performance, conduct load and security testing, and implement optimizations.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline deployment and development workflows.
• Ensure all technical activities align with business goals, timelines, and quality standards.

Technical Skills

• Backend: Laravel (PHP), Node.js, Python.
• Blockchain: Experience with smart contract integration and multi-chain blockchain development (Ethereum, BNB, Polygon, Solana).
• Databases: SQL and NoSQL (MySQL, MongoDB).
• DevOps & Infrastructure: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Nginx, Redis, AWS, Digital Ocean, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Frontend Understanding: Working knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and Blade templating.
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows.
• APIs: RESTful API design and integrations.
• Performance Optimization: Load balancing, caching, and query optimization.
• Security: Data encryption, server hardening, and access control implementation.
• Process Management: Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and task tracking tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership or product management role.
• Proven experience managing SaaS product architecture, DevOps operations, and development teams.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with both technical and non-technical teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person