Technical Lead - Full Stack ( React.js and Node.js)

Caterpillar Signs; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Signs is seeking an experienced Full Stack Lead in Gurgaon to drive scalable web applications. You will guide a team of developers while contributing to architecture and development using Node.js, NestJS, React.js, Next.js, and AWS.

You will lead design and implementation of robust backend services, APIs, and cloud deployments, while collaborating with Product, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading development teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with full-stack development using Node.js, React.js, Next.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Full Stack Developers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Drive engineering best practices and technical excellence.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

GraphQL

CI/CD

Microservices

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Lead to drive the development of scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities, guiding a team of developers while actively contributing to architecture, design, and development.The candidate should have extensive experience in Node.js, NestJS, React.js, Next.js, MongoDB, MySQL, and AWS, along with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Full Stack Developers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Drive engineering best practices and technical excellence.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions.

Full Stack Development

• Design and develop scalable web applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Build robust backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

System Design & Architecture

• Design scalable and secure application architectures.
• Implement microservices and distributed systems.
• Define database schemas and API contracts.
• Ensure application scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Database & Cloud Management

• Design and optimize MongoDB and MySQL databases.
• Manage application deployments on AWS.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and improve system performance and security.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Product Managers, QA teams, and Business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance during project planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10 years of software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading development teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Node.js
• NestJS
• React.js
• Next.js
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• MongoDB
• MySQL
• AWS

Good to Have

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Redis
• GraphQL
• Kafka / RabbitMQ
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Microservices Architecture

Preferred Experience

• Product-based companies.
• E-commerce or high-traffic web platforms.
• Large-scale distributed applications.
• Performance optimization and cloud-native development.

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & Mentorship
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Ownership & Accountability
• Team Collaboration
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Decision Making