Technical Team Lead

Notice Period-Immediate joiners (upto30days) onlyWe are seeking an experienced and inspiring Engineering Manager to lead and grow our talentedsoftware engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for fostering a high-performing team culture, driving technical excellence, and overseeing the delivery of complex,scalable, and high-quality web applications and services. You will empower and guide a diverseteam comprising Full Stack Java Engineers, ensuring alignment with product goals andarchitectural vision.This position requires a blend of strong technical acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and apassion for developing engineers and delivering innovative solutions.Experience:10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including at least 3+ years in atechnical leadership or engineering management role.Location:Can be located in any of the following cities: Hyderabad/Pune/Mumbai/Bangalore/Chennai. Hybridwork modelQualification:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technicalfield, or equivalent practical experience.Key Responsibilities: - Software Architecture & Mentorship. - Team Leadership & Development: - Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers (Frontend, Backend, and Quality)to foster their professional growth, career development, and technical capabilities. - Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and provide constructivefeedback to team members. - Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-trust team environment that encouragesinnovation, ownership, and continuous learning. - Participate in the recruitment and hiring process to attract top engineering talent. - Technical & Architectural Guidance: - Provide technical guidance and oversight, ensuring sound architectural decisions androbust, scalable designs for both frontend (ReactJS, Node.Js) and backend (Java,Node.Js, distributed systems) components. - Work closely with Staff Engineers to define technical roadmaps, drive best practices,and resolve complex technical challenges. - Ensure adherence to coding standards, quality metrics, and security best practicesacross all team deliverables. - Maintain a strong understanding of the team's technical stack, including ReactJS,Node.Js, Java/Spring Boot, various databases (relational and NoSQL), cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, GCP), and CI/CD pipelines. - Project Delivery & Execution: - Oversee the end-to-end delivery of features and projects, from planning and estimationto execution, testing, and deployment. - Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and other cross-functionalstakeholders to translate product requirements into actionable engineering plans. - Ensure efficient execution of Agile/Scrum processes, managing project risks anddependencies effectively. - Champion a strong quality mindset within the team, working closely with the SeniorQuality Engineer to establish robust testing strategies and automation. - Strategic Planning & Vision: - Contribute to the broader engineering strategy and technical vision for the organization. - Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in webdevelopment, distributed systems, and quality assurance. - Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and innovation within theteam's operations. - Communication & Collaboration: - Serve as a key liaison between the engineering team and other departments, effectivelycommunicating progress, challenges, and technical insights. - Drive cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing to ensure alignment and leverageexpertise across the organization.Requirements: - Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including at least3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role. - Technical Acumen: Strong foundational knowledge and practical experience in modern webdevelopment technologies, including: - Frontend: Deep understanding of ReactJS, modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript,and related state management libraries. - Backend: Expertise in building scalable distributed systems using Java/J2EE (SpringBoot preferred) and/or Node.Js. - Databases: Experience with relational (e.G., Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.G.,MongoDB, Cassandra). - APIs: Proficiency with RESTful and/or GraphQL API design and consumption. - Quality Assurance Mindset: A strong understanding of software quality principles, testautomation strategies (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress), and CI/CD pipelines, with acommitment to delivering high-quality software. - System Design: Experience in designing and architecting highly scalable, performant, andresilient web applications and services. - Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerizationtechnologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Agile Methodologies: Demonstrated experience leading teams in an Agile/Scrumenvironment. - Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and grow engineeringteams. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). - Problem Solving: Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities incomplex technical and organizational contexts.Preferred - Experience in a high-growth or startup environment. - Familiarity with micro-frontend architectures. - Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for large-scale web applications. - Understanding of AI systems and tools, and experience with AI coding tools (e.G., GitHubCopilot) in an engineering context. - Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal technicalachievements.