Position Overview:
UPLabs is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products. We’re seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups.
As a Tech Lead at UP.Labs, you will lead a single pod of 5-10 engineers, providing hands-on technical guidance, mentorship, and project management. You will drive architectural decisions, oversee code quality, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable full-stack solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and manage a small engineering team (5-10 members) in a hands-on capacity.
* Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable full-stack applications.
* Establish technical direction, set coding standards, and oversee architectural decisions.
* Conduct and oversee regular code reviews, ensuring best practices and quality standards.
* Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and execute project roadmaps.
* Manage the implementation and optimization of APIs and microservices.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical challenges effectively.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
* 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years leading technical teams.
* Proven experience leading and managing technical teams, ideally in agile environments.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
* Outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
* Extensive hands-on experience with Node.js and Python, using frameworks like Express, NestJS, Django, or Flask.
* Advanced proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React.
* Experience leading small teams (5-10 members), demonstrating mentorship and leadership skills.
* Expertise in microservices architecture (NestJS, gRPC, or similar).
* Proven ability in API design, implementation, and management.
* Strong proficiency with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
* Solid understanding of state management (Redux, Context API).
Preferred Skills:
* Extensive knowledge and practical experience.
* Advanced RESTful API development skills.
* Modern responsive UI and UX development experience.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
* Familiarity with Retool or similar platforms for internal tooling development.