Sr. Software Engineer (MERN)

The Team Lead will oversee a group of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while providing mentorship, driving technical excellence, and ensuring timely project completion. This role requires a combination of hands-on technical leadership, people management, and ownership of project delivery. The Team Lead will act as a critical liaison between engineering teams, clients, and company leadership, fostering collaboration and aligning efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
Provide technical and career guidance to team members, supporting their professional growth and development. Share expertise in technologies, frameworks, and system architectures to help the team make informed technical decisions. Collaborate closely with engineers through peer programming and problem-solving sessions. Assist in resolving complex technical challenges by offering alternative solutions. Lead architectural discussions and contribute to high-level design decisions. Participate actively in code reviews to maintain quality and best practices. Continuously upskill and encourage learning within the team. Fulfill responsibilities expected of a Senior or Principal Software Engineer alongside leadership duties.

Project Ownership & Delivery:
Own projects from initial requirements gathering through delivery and post-release support. Set clear, realistic goals to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Proactively identify risks and manage dependencies, scope, and timelines. Maintain a strong focus on engineering quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

Client Collaboration & Product Thinking:
Lead client communications for assigned projects, working closely to clarify and refine requirements. Understand the client’s vision and translate it into actionable technical and product outcomes. Add value by researching industry trends, competitors, and best practices, contributing with a product-oriented mindset. Act as a trusted technical partner, shaping solutions beyond mere execution.

Collaboration & Cross-Team Alignment:
Work closely with other Team Leads, Senior Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure consistency and high standards across teams. Share learnings, challenges, and solutions to continuously improve engineering practices. Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

Performance Management & Team Development:
Lead the team’s performance review cycle. Track and evaluate team and individual KPIs, bridging leadership goals with team execution. Provide regular feedback and coaching to enhance performance and skills. Identify skill gaps and develop structured plans for team growth. Encourage ownership, initiative, and professional development.

Hiring & Talent Building:
Participate in hiring by conducting technical assessments and interviews. Focus on recruiting high-performing engineers and raising the bar for engineering talent. Contribute to building and sustaining motivated, high-performing teams.

Process, Standards & Policy Enforcement:
Promote and enforce coding standards, guidelines, and best practices. Ensure adherence to engineering processes and workflows. Support implementation of company policies to maintain smooth team operations. Facilitate conflict resolution to foster a respectful work environment.

Strategic Contribution:
Support upper management in driving the company’s technological vision through idea exchange and technical insights. Align team execution with broader business objectives and KPIs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, including Senior or Principal Engineer roles.
- Strong expertise with the MERN stack (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL with TypeORM and Drizzle ORM, Express.js, React, Node.js) and building scalable full-stack applications.
- Proven experience managing teams and delivering projects end-to-end.
- Hands-on experience in client communication and team coordination.
- Solid technical foundation with strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.
- Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
- Familiarity with NestJS Monorepo and Turborepo for scalable application and shared codebase management.
- Knowledge of AWS security and compliance controls including IAM, encryption, secrets management, and secure infrastructure practices.
- Understanding of data privacy, PHI/PII protection, PCI-sensitive data handling, and implementation of HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other security/compliance requirements in web applications.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Market-competitive salary with a lucrative commission structure and USD salary component.
- Comprehensive medical insurance including OPD allowance.
- Interest-free loan facility and leave encashment options.
- Long service awards recognizing employee commitment.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Annual company trip and 28 paid leaves.
- Maternity and paternity leave benefits.
- Company-provided laptop.
- Learning assistance programs to support continuous professional development.
- Annual salary increments reflecting performance and growth.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead a talented engineering team while contributing strategically to the company’s success in a supportive and rewarding environment.