Technical Lead

Jobtailor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to drive the architecture and delivery of scalable web applications. You will mentor a team, shape technical direction, and ensure reliable, cloud-native solutions on AWS.

You will lead development across React/Angular/Vue.js, Node.js, and AWS services, while collaborating with product, design, and other stakeholders to deliver value iteratively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fullstack development experience with 2+ years in technical leadership.
• Strong JavaScript expertise with React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Extensive backend experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Deep AWS knowledge and deploying large-scale apps on AWS.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Mentor and lead a development team to high performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• AWS certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance and delivery support.
• Design, architect, and oversee scalable web applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through feedback and reviews.
• Define architecture and development best practices for scalability and reliability.
• Utilize AWS services to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other teams to align tech with business goals.
• Lead CI/CD implementation and continuous improvement.
• Guide Agile practices, plan sprints, and run stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Champion code quality and automated testing.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Problem-Solving

Communication

Agile Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Express.js

AWS Services

RESTful API Design

Job description

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Fullstack Development: Design, architect, and oversee the development of scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), Node.js, and AWS services.
• Mentoring & Coaching: Mentor junior and mid-level developers, helping them grow in their careers by providing feedback, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Architecture & Design: Define and implement best practices for architecture, design, and development processes, ensuring high scalability, reliability, and performance.
• AWS Cloud Services: Utilize AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
• API Design & Integration: Design and implement RESTful APIs, and ensure seamless integration with third-party services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Lead the implementation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient development workflows.
• Agile Leadership: Guide the team in Agile practices, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, while helping the team stay focused and deliver value iteratively.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing to maintain a high bar for code quality.

Requirements

• Proven Leadership Experience: 5+ years of fullstack development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong JavaScript Expertise: Deep understanding of JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Node.js Proficiency: Extensive experience building backend applications using Node.js and related frameworks (Express.js, etc.).
• AWS Cloud Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and experience deploying large-scale applications on AWS.
• API Development & Integration: Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating them with third-party services.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team, ensuring growth and high performance.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on optimizing solutions.
• CI/CD & DevOps Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant Certifications (Preferred): AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate) are highly desirable.
• Experience Levels: Strong experience leading teams in the development of large-scale web applications.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and guiding teams through complex challenges is essential.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Fullstack Development, particularly with JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and Node.js, while leading teams in Agile environments. Proven ability to mentor developers and implement best practices in architecture, design, and CI/CD processes using AWS services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Leadership
• Fullstack Development
• AWS Cloud Expertise
• API Development & Integration
• CI/CD & DevOps Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• JavaScript
• React
• Angular
• Vue.js
• Node.js
• Express.js
• AWS Services
• RESTful API Design
• CI/CD Processes
• Automated Testing

Soft Skills

• Mentorship
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Industry Keywords

• Agile Practices
• Code Quality
• Technical Guidance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Scalable Web Applications

Tools & Technologies

• AWS EC2
• AWS Lambda
• AWS S3
• AWS API Gateway
• AWS DynamoDB