Technical Team Lead (Hands-On)

Technical Team Lead (Hands-On)

Experience: 6–7 years
Location: On-site (Coimbatore, Chennai, Cochin)Employment Type: Full-timeCompensation (CTC): Up to ₹18 LPA (all-inclusive, based on experience and fit)

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Team Lead who actively contributes to development while taking ownership of day-to-day execution for a small engineering team.

This role is ideal for a strong senior engineer transitioning into a leadership role, with guidance and growth opportunity. The focus is on delivery ownership, code quality, and team coordination — not org-wide strategy or people management at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Development

• Write, review, and maintain production-quality code
• Work on backend with python and/or frontend components based on project needs
• Debug and resolve issues across development and production environments
• Follow clean coding practices and basic testing standards

Team Execution & Coordination

• Support task breakdown and work allocation for a small team (3–5 engineers)
• Track day-to-day execution and surface delivery risks early
• Help keep sprint commitments on track
• Assist in code reviews and ensure adherence to agreed standards
• Act as the first point of contact for technical clarifications within the team

Collaboration

• Work closely with Product and QA to clarify requirements and timelines
• Communicate progress, risks, and blockers clearly
• Seek guidance when needed and apply feedback constructively

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Have)

• 6–7 years of hands-on software development experience
• Strong expertise in at least one primary tech stack (frontend or backend with Python
• Exposure to both frontend and backend with python development, or deep experience in one with the ability to work across the other based on project needs
• Prior experience acting as a module lead, feature lead, or informal team lead
• Strong fundamentals in APIs, system design basics, and debugging
• Basic cloud or deployment awareness (any platform)
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Clear communication, ownership mindset, and willingness to mentor

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in fast-paced or startup environments
• Experience supporting delivery coordination or sprint execution
• Exposure to production systems

Growth Opportunity

This role offers a clear growth path toward stronger technical leadership, based on demonstrated ownership, delivery impact, and team collaboration over time.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid leave, and performance-based growth opportunities.

Note

We value strong fundamentals, adaptability, and ownership over specific tools or buzzwords.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person