The Tech Lead is a key role where engineers take ownership of complex technical challenges, lead and deliver critical projects / features, and help drive technical decisions. Tech Lead engineers are expected to work independently, tackle high-impact tasks, lead projects and actively mentor junior developers.
At this level, engineers demonstrate technical excellence, contribute significantly to system design and architecture, and play a leading role in ensuring software quality and scalability. This role serves as a foundation for growing into an Architect Engineer position.
Requirements
- Design, develop, and deliver complex full-stack features with high quality, owning solutions end-to-end.
- Collaborate on system design and architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across the full stack, following modern best practices (e.g., SOLID principles).
- Develop and maintain frontend components using modern frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
- Design and optimize APIs, services, and backend systems for performance and reliability.
- Integrate frontend and backend components seamlessly, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges across the stack, including performance bottlenecks.
- Contribute to code reviews, ensuring quality standards, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
- Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated testing, builds, and deployments.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
- Document technical decisions, processes, and best practices to improve team knowledge.
- Actively mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth within the team.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong proficiency in full-stack development, including :Frontend : Proficiency with modern frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.Familiarity with state management tools like Redux, Pinia, or MobX.Backend : Proficiency in backend languages such as C#, Golang, Node.js, or Python.Deep understanding of SOLID principles and modern software design patterns.Experience in designing and building scalable APIs (RESTful or gRPC).Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript / TypeScript, including responsive design practices.Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), including query optimization.Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and relevant services (e.g., Lambda, S3, EC2).Experience working with CI / CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI).Solid understanding of version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows.Ability to debug, test, and optimize code across the full stack (unit testing, integration testing, performance optimization).4+ years of professional experience as a software developer, delivering full-stack solutions.Strong collaboration and communication skills for working across teamsAdditional Skills
Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana).Experience optimizing web applications for performance and SEO.Knowledge of security best practices in frontend, backend, and APIs.Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs showcasing full-stack expertise.Career Path Recommendations
For Tech Lead engineers aiming to advance to Architect Engineer, we recommend :
Leading design and architecture discussions for end-to-end systems.Taking ownership of systems and features across multiple projects.Developing deep expertise in frontend and backend architecture and cloud-native solutions.Acting as a technical mentor for the team, driving best practices and knowledge sharing.Demonstrating the ability to align technical solutions with business and user needsEvaluation Metrics
Managers will evaluate the Tech Lead engineers based on :
Delivery of high-quality, full-stack solutions with strong ownership and minimal supervision.Contributions to system design, architecture, and scalability across the stack.Code quality, maintainability, and testing coverage.Impact on team growth through mentoring and leadership in technical discussions.Initiative in identifying and implementing improvements to team processes, performance, and systems.Lead projects and team to a successful delivery through best practices.