Technical Lead / Software Architect

Job Title: Technical Lead / Software Architect

Location: Remote

Experience Level: 6+ years

About the Role

Join Cloudologix to support development of a rapidly growing online food delivery platform that connects food enthusiasts with their favorite chefs.

Our customer's platform is already popular in Europe, and we are expanding our team to introduce new features and enhance our mobile app experience. Be part of an innovative team that's reshaping the food and grocery delivery industry.

We’re looking for a Technical Lead / Software Architect who can take ownership of both product design and technical architecture. You’ll act as the bridge between the CEO and the engineering team, translating business needs into scalable, maintainable, and high-performing software solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role — you’ll guide and mentor a small team while also contributing to development and overseeing infrastructure, CI/CD, and cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Technical Architecture

Work closely with the CEO to understand business requirements, propose technical solutions, and refine features through discussion and iteration.

Design the overall system architecture and ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Translate business ideas into actionable technical tasks and assign them to the team.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of 4+ engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Oversee code quality, architecture reviews, and agile delivery.

Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and progress tracking in Jira/Confluence.

Infrastructure & DevOps

Own existing CI/CD pipelines also new ones in future and ensure smooth deployments.

Manage AWS infrastructure with a focus on cost optimization and scalability.

Handle GitHub Actions, environment setups, and cloud configurations.

Hands-On Development is always a plus

Contribute directly to the codebase when needed.

Work across the stack: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, React.js, Next.js (Flutter basics a plus) when the team is stuck.

Design and integrate APIs between frontend and backend systems.

AI & Automation

Explore and implement AI-driven features and chatbot integrations using OpenAI APIs and other modern tools.

Evaluate emerging technologies that can improve product capabilities.

Required Skills

Strong background in Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js.

Proficiency with React.js and Next.js (Flutter basics preferred).

Hands-on experience with AWS services, infrastructure management, and CI/CD.

Basic knowledge of google firebase.

Excellent understanding of API design, system integrations, and backend–frontend communication.

Familiarity with Git, GitHub Actions, Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.

Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Good communication skills and the ability to translate non-technical requirements into clear engineering tasks.

Awareness of AI tools, chatbots, and OpenAI integrations.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a Technical Lead, Software Architect, or Engineering Manager in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to scalability and cost efficiency.

Passion for mentoring developers and improving engineering processes.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a talented team.
• Team Culture: Regular team events and a friendly, inclusive work culture.