Tech Lead

Saint-Gobain Group in India; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group in India is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Full Stack Development with 8+ years of hands-on experience to design, develop, and lead delivery of enterprise-grade web applications. You will mentor teams, define architecture, and drive best practices across the SDLC.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration with product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Full Stack Development experience.
• Strong expertise in React.js (or Vite.js), Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience in designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed apps.
• Knowledge of SOLID, design patterns, and Clean Architecture.
• Experience with Git, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices.
• Proven leadership, solution design, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance web apps.
• Architect and develop UI with React.js (or Vite.js) and backend with Node.js/Express.js.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and migrations.
• Define coding standards and best practices for maintainable software.
• Mentor developers through code reviews and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability through best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Express.js

PostgreSQL

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

Agile/Scrum

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Vite.js

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Full Stack Development with 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and leading the delivery of enterprise-grade web applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in React.js (or Vite.js), Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL, along with a proven track record of architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

As a Technical Lead, you will drive technical strategy, define solution architecture, mentor development teams, enforce engineering best practices, and ensure successful end-to-end delivery of complex projects. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical leadership, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience in guiding Agile teams through the complete software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.
• Architect and develop responsive user interfaces using React.js (or Vite.js) and backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, indexing, and migrations.
• Define technical solutions, coding standards, and best practices to ensure maintainable and high-quality software.
• Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, effort estimation, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and reliability through continuous improvement and adherence to industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of Full Stack Development experience.
• Strong expertise in React.js (or Vite.js), Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend development practices.
• Experience in designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, SOLID, design patterns, and Clean Architecture.
• Experience with Git, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, solution design, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.