Tech Lead

We are looking for a seasoned and versatile Tech Lead to join our R&D team. This is a cross-teams leadership role designed for a senior software engineer who thrives on solving hard technical challenges and cares deeply about helping other developers succeed.

The Tech Lead will be responsible for driving architecture, infrastructure, and platform-wide improvements. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, lead cross-team initiatives, and shape technical decisions that influence our entire stack. You will report directly to the VP of R&D.

Responsibilities:

Lead cross-team initiatives and infrastructure projects.
Design and guide the architecture of scalable, maintainable, and secure systems.
Work across the stack with hands-on development in both frontend and backend.
Drive adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and DevOps.
Identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve developer productivity.
Mentor engineers and influence the technical culture across the organization.
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering leaders to deliver solutions that serve both merchant and end-user needs.
Contribute to shaping our technical roadmap and participate in architectural reviews.

Requirements:

5-7+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant contributions to production systems.
Expertise in both frontend (e.g., Angular, React) and backend (e.g., Node.js, NestJS) development.
Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, databases, messaging queues, and scalable systems.
Strong system design and architectural skills.
Experience working in modern CI/CD environments and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Passion for improving engineering workflows and team effectiveness.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from design to deployment.

Advantages:

Experience in a high-growth startup environment.
Background in e-commerce, SaaS, or dev tools.
Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, observability tools, and performance profiling.