Technical Team Lead

You are a hands-on Technical Team Lead responsible for leading and mentoring the development and design team, managing project timelines, and effectively handling client communications. This on-site role requires a combination of technical leadership, client interaction, CMS/web platform knowledge, and involvement in guiding developers while excelling in client interviews to secure high-value projects. Your responsibilities include providing technical leadership by mentoring junior developers and designers, reviewing and guiding the implementation of backend systems (Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL), overseeing frontend delivery (React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS), ensuring Figma designs are accurately translated into pixel-perfect, responsive UIs, implementing clean, scalable, and maintainable code, and guiding the team in selecting the right CMS based on project needs. You will also be responsible for assisting with theme customization, plugin integration, and low-code/no-code development as required. In terms of client communication and lead conversion, you will be expected to conduct discovery/intro calls with potential clients, communicate tech strategy, pitch services confidently, help convert leads on various platforms, and prepare clear project scopes, technical plans, and timelines. As a Team Lead, you will break down tasks, assign responsibilities, track progress, ensure all milestones and deadlines are met, and work closely with the founder for business growth and maintaining delivery quality. The required skills and experience for this role include: - 5+ years of hands-on development experience - 1+ year of team leadership or project management experience - Frontend skills: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS - Backend skills: Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL - CMS Platforms: WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix (must) - Familiarity with AI/LLM tools like OpenAI/ChatGPT - Strong understanding of REST & GraphQL APIs - Experience with GitHub, Docker, AWS, Vercel - Team leadership and project management skills - Client-facing experience and excellent English fluency Qualifications required for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, excellent spoken and written English, strong client-facing experience, ability to explain technical concepts, and close deals, detail-oriented with the ability to manage timelines and multiple projects. Bonus skills that would be advantageous for this role include knowledge of no-code tools like Framer, Webflow Logic, or Bubble, experience in creating pitch decks or client proposals, and familiarity with Agile, Jira, Notion, Trello, or similar tools. Joining this team offers you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS + AI projects, have a direct impact in a growing startup, be part of a collaborative culture, receive performance bonuses for successful project conversions, competitive salary, and the potential to grow into a CTO position. Please apply only if you meet all the core requirements, including the specified years of experience, communication and client-handling skills, full-stack knowledge, and CMS skills. Confidence in client meetings and matching the tech stack and CMS requirements are essential, as the team is small and requires someone who can hit the ground running.,