Software Technical Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Technical Lead to oversee both front-end and back-end development teams. This role requires a strong understanding of full-stack development with Node.js and AWS experience and familiarity with mobile platforms (Android/iOS)

Experience in the travel domain and AI/ML technologies would be a strong plus.

As a Technical Lead, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and developers to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a cross-functional team of front-end and back-end developers

Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle

Architect, design, and guide implementation for scalable web and mobile solutions

Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and standards

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, especially in mobile, AI/ML, and travel tech

Oversee the integration of AI/ML tools and components into existing systems when applicable.

Technical Skills and Experience:

Back-end: Expertise in Node.js (Express, NestJS, or related frameworks)

Database: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases

Cloud: Experience with cloud services (AWS) is a must

Travel Tech: Prior experience working on travel domain products (booking systems, travel APIs, etc.) is highly desirable

AI/ML: Exposure to AI/ML concepts, tools, and integration into applications is an advantage.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

8-13 years of overall software development experience

2+ years leading technical teams

Proven track record of delivering complex web and mobile applications

Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices

Hands-on experience in microservices architecture

Mobile: Exposure to mobile application development (Android/iOS) or managing mobile teams

Familiarity with travel technology standards (e.g., GDS systems, NDC APIs, OTA standards)

Exposure to AI/ML platforms.