Tech Lead (Node&React) - Türkiye

OAK'S LAB; Turkey (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote working environment

Monthly payment in USD

26 days off annually

Budget for growth (books, courses)

Free English lessons

Team bonding activities

Job summary

A leading product development partner seeks an experienced Tech Lead to manage engineering teams and own software architecture. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in leadership, 5+ years in engineering, and 3+ years in web applications using Node.js and React. This role emphasizes collaboration, team development, and technical direction. Benefits include flexible hours, remote work, and growth budgets. Join a community focused on integrating AI into workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years in engineering.
• 3+ years in building web applications using Node.js and React.
• Experience in architecting software from scratch is a plus.
• Strong business acumen for early-stage startups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Design Lead to align on project goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers.
• Ensure technical delivery of the project meets client objectives.
• Be a hands-on contributor to the project.

Skills

Leadership

Node.js

React

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Tools

PostgreSQL

Google Cloud Platform

Python

Job description

ABOUT US

We are a leading product development partner specializing in custom web and mobile application development. With Silicon Valley founders and top-tier European tech talent, we operate from Prague and have successfully delivered over 65 software products for early-stage startups, scaleups, and global enterprises.

• Founded in 2016
• Headquartered in Prague
• Built and launched 65+ products
• 85+ team members
• Driving product innovation for leading US companies

At OAK’S LAB, we take an AI-first approach, utilizing AI on almost every project. From streamlining design and testing workflows to enhancing developer productivity, our teams leverage tools such as Figma MCP Server, Playwright MCP Server, and Cursor, and we’re actively experimenting with remote AI agents to push the boundaries of what’s possible in product development.

OUR PROJECTS

Here are a few from our portfolio:

• Nasdaq Private Market (Series C, Cybersecurity) - nasdaqprivatemarket.com
• Blackpoint Cyber (Series B, Finance) - blackpointcyber.com
• OpenLoop (Series A, Healthcare) - openloophealth.com

THE ROLE

Our product development team is looking for an experienced Tech Lead who combines creative thinking, exceptional problem-solving skills, and technical expertise to own the technical buildout of the product. On each of our products, we have a dedicated team that is led by a Tech Lead, a Product Manager, and a Design Lead. Our teams are small and effective and range from 5 to 15 people.

This role requires a combination of strong technical and leadership capabilities. You’ll be responsible for managing an engineering team (usually 3-7 engineers), owning the software architecture and infrastructure, engaging with the business to understand the product needs, and overseeing the technical direction and delivery.

You’ll get support and guidance from our Head of Engineering and will also be part of our Engineering Leads Council, where we consult on large technical challenges and tech-related decisions that shape the startups we build. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our internal AI Guild, a community where engineers share insights, experiment with cutting-edge AI tools, and learn from one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Design Lead to align on the project’s goals and ensure the delivery of a seamless, performant front-end experience.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Create and maintain an environment where your engineers are motivated, engaged, and constantly improving their skills.

Development

• Own the technical delivery of the project, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables align with the client's objectives.
• Select and update technologies that are most appropriate for the client's needs, ensuring they align with our standards
• Assist the Product Manager in discovery refinement, ensuring that epics and user stories in the roadmap are refined, estimated, and prioritized in line with business goals
• Be a hands-on contributor to the project, developing features together with the team
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality
• Oversee the overall software architecture
• Proactively seek ways to improve the development process and team efficiency

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years in a leadership role
• 5+ years in engineering
• 3+ years in building web applications using Node.js and React
• Experience in architecting software (for projects from scratch is a plus)
• Experience in setting up and maintaining hosting infrastructure
• Strong business acumen (experience in early-stage startups is a plus)
• Desire to learn new technologies and apply AI in your workflow
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for complex technical challenges
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Proficiency in English

TECH STACK

• React + Next.js
• Node.js
• Typescript
• React Native
• GraphQL, tRPC
• Material UI
• Playwright
• PostgreSQL
• Google Cloud Platform
• Python (preferred but not essential)
• HuggingFace API, LLM APIs (eg OpenAI API), Langchain, Vector Databases for RAG
• Note: You don’t need experience with all the above technologies as we are happy to upskill in certain areas.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working environment
• Monthly payment in USD
• 26 days off + 1 additional day for every year working with OAK’S LAB (capped at 30 days)
• Budget to spend on your growth (books, courses, conferences)
• Free English lessons
• Team bonding, online games, annual offsite trips

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