Technical Lead - MERN Stack

the EleFant; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The EleFant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, seeks an experienced Tech Lead to drive product development and mentor a growing engineering team. You will own backend architecture, API design, and cloud deployments, collaborating closely with Product, Design and Operations to deliver robust digital solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of full‑stack experience, strong PostgreSQL skills, and a hands‑on approach to building scalable systems in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BE in Computer Science or related field.
• 5–7 years of full‑stack web development experience.
• Experience designing scalable backend architectures and REST APIs.
• Strong PostgreSQL DB design and performance tuning.
• Hands-on with AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows.
• Strong architecture, security, and scalability knowledge.
• Proven experience leading development teams.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, deployment, and maintenance of web apps using Node.js, React.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Architect scalable, secure systems and services.
• Mentor developers to deliver high-quality code on time.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Operations, and Business teams.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Optimize performance, queries, and reliability.
• Oversee deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Participate in sprint planning and estimation.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve product.

Skills

Full-stack dev

REST APIs

PostgreSQL tuning

AWS & GCP

Git & CI/CD

System design

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company: The EleFant (Madshades Technologies Private Limited)

Position: Tech Lead

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Work Mode: Complete On-Site

About The EleFant

The EleFant is a fast-growing technology-driven organization focused on building innovative digital solutions and scalable platforms. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Tech Lead who can drive product development, lead engineering initiatives, and build robust, scalable applications while mentoring a growing development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of web applications using Node.js, React.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems and applications.
• Manage, mentor, and guide developers to ensure high-quality code and timely project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Operations, and Business teams to define and implement technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and establish development best practices.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system reliability.
• Oversee application deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Participate in sprint planning, effort estimation, and project management activities.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve product performance and development efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in full-stack web application development.
• Experience designing scalable backend architectures and REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of database design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning in PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and production support.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, security, and scalability principles.
• Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex technology projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience working in high-growth startup environments.
• Exposure to AI-powered applications, analytics platforms, or large-scale consumer products is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead key technology initiatives and influence product strategy.
• High ownership and decision-making authority.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.
• Strong growth and leadership opportunities within the organization.