Technical Development Lead – Full Stack Engineering

Cherry Bekaert; India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an experienced Technical Development Lead in India to steer a high-performance software team. You will combine hands-on coding with leadership, shaping architecture, reviews and best practices while delivering quality software in an Agile setting.

You will guide frontend and backend work, mentor engineers, and champion secure, scalable solutions across the stack. A strong drive for engineering excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software development experience with hands-on engineering and demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong full-stack development across frontend and backend with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python and Flask.
• Deep understanding of application architecture, REST APIs, microservices, database design and cloud-based development.
• Proven track record in writing/reviewing production-grade code with emphasis on clean, secure, scalable software.
• Experience establishing code review practices, automated testing, engineering standards and quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, Docker, SAST, secure coding incl. OWASP.
• Experience with AI-enabled app development, LLM integrations, RAG and Agentic AI is desirable.
• Ability to mentor and lead engineers while remaining technically hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across frontend and backend development.
• Lead technical design discussions and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Mentor 8–15 software engineers and drive engineering excellence.
• Establish coding standards, review processes and quality gates.
• Drive automated testing, code coverage and secure coding practices.
• Own technical challenges and ensure timely delivery with quality.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners and DevOps for CI/CD and production readiness.
• Aim to improve engineering productivity and maturity.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Full-stack development

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Tools

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Python

Flask

Docker

CI/CD

SAST

OWASP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Technical Development Lead to lead a team of software engineers and drive engineering excellence across application development initiatives.

This is primarily a technical leadership role, not a conventional project or delivery management position. The ideal candidate will combine strong software engineering expertise with the ability to lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers.

The candidate must remain technically hands-on, with the ability to design, develop, review and challenge production code, lead technical discussions and establish high standards for software quality, security, performance and maintainability.

The role requires someone who can command technical respect through engineering expertise while building a disciplined, high-performing development team that consistently delivers quality software within agreed timelines in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across frontend and backend development, contributing to design, coding, debugging and complex problem-solving.
• Lead technical design discussions, evaluate implementation approaches and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, performant and maintainable.
• Lead and mentor a team of 8-15 software engineers, providing technical direction, coaching and guidance to improve individual and collective capabilities.
• Establish and institutionalize coding standards, engineering best practices, design patterns and a rigorous peer code review process.
• Drive engineering quality through automated testing, code coverage, static code analysis, secure coding practices and quality gates.
• Take ownership of technical challenges, review critical code changes, identify technical debt and ensure consistent engineering standards across the team.
• Lead technical execution within an Agile environment, including requirement decomposition, estimation, sprint planning, technical dependency management and resolution of development blockers.
• Ensure development deliverables meet agreed quality standards and timelines without compromising code quality or long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners and DevOps teams to ensure sound design decisions, CI/CD integration and production readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering productivity, development practices, automation, reusable components and overall team technical maturity.
• Participate in technical hiring, candidate assessments and building the engineering capability of the organization.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• 14+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in hands-on engineering and demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong full-stack development expertise across modern frontend and backend technologies, preferably React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python and Flask.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, REST APIs, microservices, database design, design patterns and cloud-based application development.
• Demonstrable experience writing and reviewing production-grade code, with strong emphasis on clean code, performance, security and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience establishing code review practices, automated testing, engineering standards and software quality frameworks.
• Good understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, Docker, SAST, automated testing frameworks and secure coding principles, including OWASP.
• Practical experience in AI-enabled application development, LLM integrations, RAG and Agentic AI is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers, including senior engineers, while maintaining strong technical involvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and influence engineering teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or an equivalent technical discipline.