Sr. Software Engineer - MERN (Team Lead)

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring team members, driving technical excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and acting as a bridge between engineering, clients, and leadership. This role combines hands-on technical leadership, people management, and delivery ownership.

1. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as a technical and career mentor for team members, supporting their growth and long-term development.
• Share broad knowledge of technologies, frameworks, and system architectures, guiding the team in making sound technical decisions.
• Work closely with engineers in a collaborative, peer-programming and problem-solving environment.
• Assist team members in resolving complex technical challenges by offering alternative perspectives and solutions.
• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to high-level design decisions.
• Participate actively in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Continuously upskill by taking relevant courses and encouraging learning within the team.
• Fulfill all responsibilities expected of a Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer, in addition to leadership duties.

2. Project Ownership & Delivery

• Own projects end-to-end, from requirement understanding to delivery and post-release support.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery by setting clear, realistic goals and aligning team efforts accordingly.
• Identify risks early and proactively manage dependencies, scope, and timelines.
• Maintain a strong focus on engineering quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

3. Client Collaboration & Product Thinking

• Take the lead in client communication for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with clients to gather, clarify, and refine requirements.
• Understand the client’s vision and translate it into actionable technical and product outcomes.
• Add value beyond implementation by researching ideas, competitors, and industry best practices, contributing with a product-oriented mindset.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to clients, helping shape solutions rather than just executing requirements.

4. Collaboration & Cross-Team Alignment

• Collaborate closely with other Team Leads, Senior Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure consistency and high standards across teams.
• Share learnings, challenges, and solutions across teams to continuously improve engineering practices.
• Support a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

5. Performance Management & Team Development

• Lead the performance review cycle for the team.
• Track, evaluate, and own team and individual KPIs, acting as a conduit between leadership goals and team execution.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve performance and skills.
• Identify skill gaps and create structured development plans to enhance team capabilities.
• Encourage ownership, initiative, and professional growth within the team.

6. Hiring & Talent Building

• Assist in hiring and recruitment by conducting technical assessments and interviews.
• Focus on hiring high-performing engineers (“A-players”) and continuously raising the bar for engineering talent.
• Contribute to building and sustaining high-performing, motivated teams.

7. Process, Standards & Policy Enforcement

• Promote and enforce company-wide coding standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, discipline, and workflow standards.
• Help implement and execute company policies to ensure smooth team operations.
• Support conflict resolution within the team, fostering a healthy and respectful work environment.

8. Strategic Contribution

• Support upper management in driving the company’s technological vision and mission through idea exchange and technical insights.
• Align team execution with broader business goals and KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, including Senior Software Engineer or Principal-level roles.
• Strong experience with the MERN stack, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL with TypeORM and Drizzle ORM, Express.js, React, and Node.js, with a solid understanding of building scalable full-stack applications.
• Proven experience managing a team and delivering projects end-to-end
• Hands-on involvement in client communication and team coordination.
• Strong technical foundation, problem-solving skills, and ability to mentor and guide team members.

Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, automation, and infrastructure as code.

• Experience with NestJS Monorepo and Turborepo for building and managing scalable applications and shared codebases.
• Experience working with AWS security and compliance controls such as IAM, encryption, secrets management, network security, and secure infrastructure practices.
• Understanding of data privacy, PHI/PII protection, and PCI-sensitive data handling throughout the application lifecycle and Strong experience implementing HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other security/compliance requirements in web applications.

Benefits

💰 Market Competitive Salary

🤑 Lucrative Commission Structure

💲 USD Component in Salary

🏥 Medical Insurance + OPD Allowance

📝 Interest-Free Loan & Leave Encashment

🏆 Long Service Awards

🏠 Remote Work Flexibility

🌴 Annual Trip & 28 Paid Leaves

👶 Maternity & Paternity Leaves

💻 Company Laptop

🎓 Learning Assistance

📈 Annual Increments

🌙 Night Work Compensation

⏱️ Overtime Pay