Lead Engineer

We are currently helping our client, a fast-growing technology company at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing the industry with our cutting-edge solutions. As we expand our team, we are seeking a talented Lead Engineer who will play a pivotal role in driving our technical initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of our projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team, working closely with the CEO and acting CTO.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the lead engineer for both front-end and back-end development, taking ownership of the technical aspects of our projects.
2. Collaborate with the CEO and acting CTO to translate non-technical requirements into technical solutions, ensuring effective communication and alignment between teams.
3. Act as the acting CTO, overseeing the technical direction and decisions, and providing guidance to the development team.
4. Lead the internal development team, consisting of front-end and back-end engineers, and guide them in utilizing Node.js, React, Next.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and Docker effectively.
5. Take responsibility for infrastructure engineering tasks, including ECS, EC2, Lightsail, and Docker, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems.
6. Collaborate with contract developers as needed, ensuring their work aligns with project goals and technical requirements.
7. Report directly to the CEO and acting CTO, providing regular updates on the progress of projects, identifying potential risks, and proposing solutions.
8. Continuously evaluate and improve our technical processes, recommending new tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance our development workflow.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a lead engineer or technical lead, with a strong background in both front-end and back-end development.
2. Proficiency in front-end technologies such as Node.js, React, and Next.js, as well as back-end technologies including Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL.
3. Extensive experience with Docker for containerization and deployment.
4. Solid understanding of infrastructure components such as ECS, EC2, and Lightsail, and the ability to optimize and maintain them.
5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate non-technical requirements into technical solutions effectively.
6. Experience in managing and mentoring a team of developers, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
7. Previous experience working as an acting CTO or in a leadership role is a plus.
8. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
9. Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is preferred.