Tech Lead(Software Engineering )
at Jackett
Tech Lead(Software Engineering ) at Jackett · Remote only · 6 - 12 years · ₹30L - ₹55L / yr (ESOP available) · Raised funding · Remote only · Posted 4 Jan 2022

6 - 12 yrs
₹30L - ₹55L / yr (ESOP available)
Remote only
Skills
Microservices
RESTful APIs
The Role :
- We're looking for an Engineering Lead - who can lead our team of engineers to build, scale and expand our digital infrastructure. From our frontend to backend, to our intuitive user interface - as the Engineering Lead - you will lead it all.
- You will have the opportunity to spearhead the architecture development of, build and maintain multiple cloud-based applications.
- You will report directly to the CTO and partner closely with teams across product and design. You will learn new skills yourself, such as cloud orchestration and product design, and also contribute to the continued skill-development of the team.
Responsibilities :
- Lead our engineering team, developing the capabilities of the team through hiring, mentoring, and hands-on management to build a world class engineering team and culture.
- Guide, strategize and prioritize the engineering efforts based on the company strategy for our in-market product as well as lead the end to end development of our new mobile app.
- Define the requirements of the product efforts, provide estimates for solutions, and manage the scope and delivery against commercial milestones during the life-cycle of the product efforts.
- Manage the engineering architecture and lead the DevOps processes while actively seeking opportunities for innovation and creative problem solving.
- Lead implementation of processes and supporting tools as per the evolving needs of the organization.
Required skills/abilities :
- Proven experience leading all aspects of web or mobile apps, from definition to operations, and can guide our product through scale and avoid common pitfalls.
- 4-6 years of experience as a full-stack engineer with in-depth knowledge of modern tech stacks and cloud infrastructure.
- Firm knowledge of scalable backend architecture, DevOps and scaling applications infrastructure for web and mobile applications from 1000 users to 1,00,000 users.
- At least 3 years of people management experience with leadership qualities, preferably at an early stage startup.
- Advanced knowledge of Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Agile/Scrum Methodology.
- Ability to deal with high pressure situations in a fast paced environment and meet targets without compromising the quality of the deliverables.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, especially for a remote first work environment.
- We're looking for an Engineering Lead - who can lead our team of engineers to build, scale and expand our digital infrastructure. From our frontend to backend, to our intuitive user interface - as the Engineering Lead - you will lead it all.
- You will have the opportunity to spearhead the architecture development of, build and maintain multiple cloud-based applications.
- You will report directly to the CTO and partner closely with teams across product and design. You will learn new skills yourself, such as cloud orchestration and product design, and also contribute to the continued skill-development of the team.
Responsibilities :
- Lead our engineering team, developing the capabilities of the team through hiring, mentoring, and hands-on management to build a world class engineering team and culture.
- Guide, strategize and prioritize the engineering efforts based on the company strategy for our in-market product as well as lead the end to end development of our new mobile app.
- Define the requirements of the product efforts, provide estimates for solutions, and manage the scope and delivery against commercial milestones during the life-cycle of the product efforts.
- Manage the engineering architecture and lead the DevOps processes while actively seeking opportunities for innovation and creative problem solving.
- Lead implementation of processes and supporting tools as per the evolving needs of the organization.
Required skills/abilities :
- Proven experience leading all aspects of web or mobile apps, from definition to operations, and can guide our product through scale and avoid common pitfalls.
- 4-6 years of experience as a full-stack engineer with in-depth knowledge of modern tech stacks and cloud infrastructure.
- Firm knowledge of scalable backend architecture, DevOps and scaling applications infrastructure for web and mobile applications from 1000 users to 1,00,000 users.
- At least 3 years of people management experience with leadership qualities, preferably at an early stage startup.
- Advanced knowledge of Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Agile/Scrum Methodology.
- Ability to deal with high pressure situations in a fast paced environment and meet targets without compromising the quality of the deliverables.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, especially for a remote first work environment.
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About the role
You'll join a growing engineering team as a Lead Engineer / Architect, leading a small team in India and working closely with engineering teams in the US and Mexico. You'll be responsible for driving technical execution, solving complex engineering problems, and leading a team to build, deliver, and maintain reliable software.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong backend engineering expertise who can also contribute across the stack when needed.
Location: Hyderabad
Work Mode: Hybrid
What you'll do
- Lead a small engineering team in India, driving day-to-day technical execution and delivery
- Work closely with teams in the US and Mexico to plan, develop, and deliver software
- Design and build robust, scalable backend systems using .NET
- Own technical decisions around architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices
- Contribute across the full stack when needed.
- Break down complex technical problems and drive them through to implementation and delivery
- Mentor engineers and help maintain a high standard of engineering quality
- Collaborate with distributed teams and communicate technical decisions clearly
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with experience in a lead-level role
- 2+ years of experience leading a team
- Strong, hands-on expertise in .NET and backend engineering
- Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable backend systems
- Full-stack experience is preferred, with React being a plus
- Experience leading a small engineering team and driving technical delivery
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with distributed teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering
- AI expertise is a plus
- Experience with payment systems or payment-related products is a plus
Who you are
- You take ownership and drive work through to completion
- You're hands-on and enjoy solving challenging engineering problems
- You're curious, resourceful, and always looking to learn
- You communicate clearly and work well with teams across different locations
- You lead by example and help the team deliver high-quality work
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