About this Technical Lead - CONTRACT role at Datacom
Tech Lead : Must-have tech stack: Node.js/Express.js, TypeScript and AWS.
Are you a seasoned technical leader with a passion for guiding teams in building high-performance, scalable web applications? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies? If so, we're looking for a Tech Lead (Express.js, TypeScript and AWS. ie Node.JS and AWS) to lead and mentor our dynamic development team!
About the Role:
As a Tech Lead, you will oversee the design, development, and deployment of robust web applications, while guiding your team through complex technical challenges. You will leverage your expertise in fullstack development, Node.js, AWS cloud services, and modern JavaScript frameworks to drive the technical direction of projects, ensuring high-quality solutions and seamless user experiences.
What You'll Do:
· Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful delivery of projects.
· Fullstack Development: Design, architect, and oversee the development of scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), Node.js, and AWS services.
· Mentoring & Coaching: Mentor junior and mid-level developers, helping them grow in their careers by providing feedback, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
· Architecture & Design: Define and implement best practices for architecture, design, and development processes, ensuring high scalability, reliability, and performance.
· AWS Cloud Services: Utilize AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
· API Design & Integration: Design and implement RESTful APIs, and ensure seamless integration with third-party services.
· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
· CI/CD & DevOps: Lead the implementation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient development workflows.
· Agile Leadership: Guide the team in Agile practices, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, while helping the team stay focused and deliver value iteratively.
· Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing to maintain a high bar for code quality.
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
· Proven Leadership Experience: 5+ years of fullstack development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
· Strong JavaScript Expertise: Deep understanding of JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
· Node.js Proficiency: Extensive experience building backend applications using Node.js and related frameworks (Express.js, etc.).
· AWS Cloud Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and experience deploying large-scale applications on AWS.
· API Development & Integration: Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating them with third-party services.
· Mentorship & Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team, ensuring growth and high performance.
· Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on optimizing solutions.
· CI/CD & DevOps Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
· Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Relevant Certifications (Preferred): AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate) are highly desirable.
Experience Levels:
· Strong experience leading teams in the development of large-scale web applications.
· Proven experience in technical leadership and guiding teams through complex challenges is essential.