Job Description
Job description
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Head of Software Development, based in India, to lead our engineering team in a remote (work-from-home)setup. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in full-stack development, infrastructure, and mentoring, with a solid background in managing teams and delivering high-quality software on schedule.
Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of developers across frontend, backend, and DevOps.
• Drive architecture and development decisions for React/Next.js frontend and Node.js/Express backend.
• Oversee database design and performance using PostgreSQL.
• Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, and other relevant services.
• Own the software development lifecycle from planning to release.
• Set and manage realistic development timelines and deliverables.
• Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and security.
• Collaborate closely with product and design teams to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide guidance for improvement and growth.
Requirements
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role, ideally as a lead or head of development.
• Strong hands-on skills in: Frontend: React, Next.js, Backend: Node.js, Express, Database: PostgreSQL, Cloud: AWS (ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.)
• Experience with containerized applications (Docker, ECS, or EKS).
• Excellent understanding of system design, architecture, and DevOps practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to create and manage development timelines.
• Passion for mentoring and upskilling developers.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to serverless architecture or microservices.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
This job was posted by Pa Renie from Renie.
