We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Node.js Team Lead to join our dynamic and fast-paced development team. As the Node.js Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of talented Node.js developers, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your role will involve providing technical leadership, managing project timelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance and technical leadership to a team of Node.js developers, ensuring best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles are followed.
2. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Assign tasks, set goals, and conduct performance reviews.
3. Project Planning and Execution: Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Break down complex requirements into actionable tasks and ensure their successful completion within set deadlines.
4. Hands-on Development: Actively participate in software development activities, including coding, debugging, and testing. Lead by example and set high standards for code quality and efficiency.
5. Technical Problem Solving: Identify and address technical challenges, providing innovative solutions and guiding team members in troubleshooting issues related to Node.js development.
6. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as UX/UI designers, product managers, and QA engineers, to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of projects.
7. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Node.js and related technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and knowledge sharing within the team.
8. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, API documentation, and coding standards, to ensure clarity and consistency across the development team.
Qualifications:
1. Professional Experience: 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Nest.js).
2. Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and managing a team of developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
3. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Node.js and its ecosystem, including asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and RESTful APIs. Experience with databases (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is desirable.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of finding creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
5. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
6. Agile Development: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative development practices.
7. Continuous Learning: Demonstrated passion for learning and staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in the Node.js ecosystem.
8. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment: Knowledge of CI/CD is a plus.