Job Title: Technical Lead – Software Engineering
Department: Technology
Location: Remote
Reports To: CTO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position SummaryUltaHost is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable software systems. This individual will serve as both a hands-on engineer and a strategic leader, guiding a cross-functional team of front-end and back-end developers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, backend technologies, and system architecture, with a proven track record in technical leadership and decision-making.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership and architectural direction for the development of high-performance applications and platforms.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of front-end and back-end developers, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals.
Define and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, and technical roadmaps.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Drive the design and development of systems using React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and NestJS; familiarity with GoLang is a strong plus.
Serve as a Software Architect, designing system-level solutions, integration strategies, and long-term technology strategies.
Translate product requirements into technical documentation, detailed tasks, and implementation plans.
Conduct code reviews, ensure high-quality deliverables, and troubleshoot critical system issues.
Stay informed on emerging technologies, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and system improvement.
Make strategic technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and architectural approaches.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role within software development.
Strong background in React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and NestJS.
Proven experience as a Software Architect, designing scalable and reliable systems.
Hands-on expertise with modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems.
Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary development teams (frontend & backend).
Strong decision-making skills and ability to balance trade-offs in complex technical environments.
Excellent technical documentation, planning, and task breakdown skills.
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
Knowledge of GoLang and its ecosystem.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of API security, distributed systems, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Remote work flexibility with global team collaboration.
Competitive compensation package.
Opportunity to shape the technical direction of core company platforms.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in SaaS, hosting, and distributed systems.
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