CFCO - 1497 - Technical Lead

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive development of scalable web apps and microservices. You will lead, mentor, and actively contribute to coding and solution design.

You must demonstrate strong hands-on capabilities with Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js, along with cloud and DevOps familiarity. This role is based in Hyderabad, India, with a focus on delivering high-quality software and architecture.

Qualifications

• 9–12 years of software development experience.
• Hands-on in Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js.
• Extensive experience designing and developing Microservices architectures.
• Strong RESTful API and backend development expertise.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Solid knowledge of design patterns and system design principles.
• Cloud exposure with AWS, Azure, or GCP; Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring engineers in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable web apps.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.
• Participate in coding, reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders on technical solutions.
• Ensure coding standards, security, and best practices are followed.
• Drive design reviews and architectural decisions.
• Support CI/CD processes and DevOps initiatives.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

Microservices

Team Leadership

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud Platforms

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Lead with strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js to drive the development of scalable web applications and microservices-based solutions. The ideal candidate should be technically strong, capable of leading a team, mentoring developers, and actively contributing to coding and solution design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Actively participate in coding, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and best practices.
• Drive technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions.
• Support CI/CD processes and DevOps initiatives.
• Identify and resolve technical risks and bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• 9-12 years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • React.js
  • Next.js
• Extensive experience in designing and developing Microservices Architecture .
• Strong expertise in RESTful APIs and backend development.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns and system design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership Skills

• Experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to drive delivery while remaining hands-on with coding.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience interacting with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale enterprise applications.
• Exposure to modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and cloud-native applications.
• Prior experience leading geographically distributed teams.

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on Technical Lead who enjoys coding and architecture.
• Strong ownership mindset and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation, mentoring, and delivering high-quality software solutions.

Mandatory Skills: Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Microservices, Team Leadership, Strong Communication Skills.