Lead Software engineer

Overview

This role is for Weekday's client.

The Position
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will oversee technical strategy, guide project execution, and mentor a team of engineers to build scalable and high-performing software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align technical goals with business objectives and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Requirements:
Skills & Requirements

Technical Leadership:

• Define and drive technical standards and best practices.
• Oversee architectural decisions and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Lead design discussions and code reviews to uphold quality standards.

• Plan and execute software projects, managing timelines, risks, and resources.
• Ensure alignment between technical teams and product management to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and manage deliverables.
• Support DevOps practices to facilitate smooth deployment and maintenance of applications

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and skill development.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and goal-setting.

• Guide in the development process by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code with sufficient tests.
• Create a quality management plan and ensure all deliverables are sufficiently tested.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of solutions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and incorporate new technologies as appropriate.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD practices and automation to streamline development and test workflows.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7 to10 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in React JS, Java, React Native, etc and experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc. and knowledge of system architecture.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and lead a team

• Experience in agile software development methodologies.
• Previous experience in managing distributed or remote teams.
• Strong understanding of database design, management and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with Project Management tools