Tech Lead | Bangalore

Photon · India

Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented and experienced Tech Lead to join our dynamic team. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading the technical direction of the team, providing guidance to junior developers, and ensuring the successful implementation of software projects. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical expertise and the ability to balance coding tasks with leadership responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development team by providing technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to junior and mid-level developers.
Oversee the architectural design, implementation, and deployment of software applications.
Ensure the team follows best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and QA teams, to ensure project requirements are met.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Perform code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to coding standards.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues that arise during the development lifecycle.
Act as the main point of contact for technical decisions and escalations within the team.
Continuously assess and improve the technical stack and development processes.
Drive agile methodologies, including sprint planning, task estimation, and sprint retrospectives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development workflows and methodologies.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on projects.

Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
Proven experience in leading technical teams through successful project deliveries.
Strong knowledge of [specific technologies, programming languages, or frameworks like Java, Python, React, Angular, Node.js, etc.].

Technical Skills:
Strong experience in designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and performant software systems.
Expertise in [mention relevant technologies and tools, e.g., cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD, containerization, etc.].
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
Knowledge of database management systems and design (SQL and NoSQL).
Hands-on experience in web development, application development, or mobile development.
Proficient in modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).