Technical Lead Node.js/React.js Offline

🚀 Vacancy: Technical Lead Node.js/React.js 
📍 Location: Remote
🗓 Start Date: Asap
📌 Engagement: Full-time, long-term
📆 Duration: 3–5 months (with potential extension)

About the Project:

We are looking for a Technical Lead (Node.js/React.js) to lead the engineering team working on a complex, high-load payment processing platform for our U.S.-based client. This platform supports subscription management, real-time reporting, chargeback resolution, and integrations with Shopify, WordPress, QuickBooks, and more. 

As a Tech Lead, you will shape the architecture, guide technical decisions, and drive best engineering practices while ensuring successful delivery of product features. 

 Tech Stack

• Node.js (Nest.js), React.js, SQL/NoSQL, AWS, Payment service integrations 
   

Responsibilities: 
-Own the technical vision and architecture of the product 
-Lead backend development in Node.js (Nest.js) and frontend development in React.js 
-Guide the team in writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code 
-Oversee database schema design and performance optimization 
-Drive adoption of best security practices and cloud-native patterns 
-Lead integration efforts with third-party services and payment providers 
-Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure 
-Implement monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, ELK, OpenTelemetry) 
-Manage cross-service communication using RabbitMQ or equivalent 
-Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical workshops 
-Mentor developers at all levels and grow engineering excellence 
-Work with Product Manager and stakeholders to align technical priorities 
-Ensure technical risks are identified and mitigated early 
-Foster a collaborative engineering culture and promote continuous improvement 

Requirements: 
🔹6+ years of experience in backend development with Node.js 
🔹4+ years of experience with React.js 
🔹2 years of proven experience in Tech Lead or similar leadership role 
🔹Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS) and system design 
🔹Deep expertise in relational and NoSQL databases 
🔹Strong background in designing scalable distributed systems 
🔹Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex products 
🔹Expertise in frontend development (React.js, Redux or similar state management) 
🔹Excellent understanding of DevOps culture and CI/CD pipelines 
🔹Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
🔹Exceptional communication and leadership abilities 
🔹Proficiency in written and spoken English (Upper-Intermediate or higher), daily communication with U.S.-based client 
 

Nice to have: 
➕Fintech, payment processing, or high-risk platform experience 
➕Experience with regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR) 
➕Knowledge of additional programming languages (Python, Go, Java) 
➕Hands-on experience with microservices architecture