Join WECONNECTU as a Technical Lead, where you'll lead a talented team while staying hands-on with coding and architecture. This role is perfect for someone who loves technology and mentoring others in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative and innovative, with a strong emphasis on team dynamics and continuous learning.
We are seeking a **Technical Lead** who is both hands\-on with coding and architecture, and an effective mentor and team leader. In this role, you’ll guide the development team by ensuring high\-quality code, scalable system architecture, and streamlined processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast\-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both technology and people. While innovation is key, this role also requires respect for existing systems, standards, and team dynamics. **Key Responsibilities:** * Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, driving best practices in software development. * Hands\-On Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code when required. * Scalable Architecture: Design and oversee system architecture to ensure scalability and reliability. * Mentorship: Guide and support junior and mid\-level developers, promoting a strong learning culture. * Code Reviews \& Standards: Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and uphold coding standards. * Agile Participation: Actively contribute to sprint planning, stand\-ups, and retrospectives; suggest improvements to team processes. * Cross\-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and designers to align technical solutions with business goals. * Technology \& Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies; recommend and implement relevant improvements. **Requirements** * 7\+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. * Proficient in PHP and Node.js. * Strong background in SaaS architecture, microservices, and AWS cloud services. * Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and API development. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code. * Proven ability to lead code reviews, mentor developers, and maintain high technical standards. * Balance of strong leadership skills and hands\-on coding capabilities. * Excellent problem\-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast\-moving environment. * Effective communicator—both verbal and written. * Strong team and people management skills. * Experience with Docker or other containerisation tools. * Working knowledge of front\-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular. * Prior experience in Saas environment.
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