Team Lead Head of Development

Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Development Team Lead / Head of Development to oversee our entire software development function ranging from interns to senior full-time engineers. One who will drive the SDLC, ensure high-quality delivery, mentor the team, and work closely with leadership to turn product vision into scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on involvement in architecture, code quality, and team development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5 – 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 3-4 years in as a Development Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands-on technical background in backend/frontend/cloud technologies.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, version control, and DevOps practices, containers, CI/CD, and scalable architectures.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and project management, problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical and business information clearly.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Passion for mentoring, building teams, and improving engineering culture.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the entire development team, including interns, junior developers, and senior engineers.
• Conduct regular training sessions, knowledge-sharing meetings, and capability-building workshops.
• Identify skill gaps and create growth plans for team members.
• Manage performance reviews, provide feedback, and support career progression.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance.

2. Project & Delivery Management

• Own the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from planning to deployment.
• Break down product requirements into sprint tasks and assign responsibilities.
• Define and manage project deadlines, delivery milestones, and development roadmaps with the team.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality features aligned with product goals.
• Work closely with the CEO for project planning, updates, and escalations.
• Ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.

3. Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural direction for scalable, secure, multi-tenant, multi-region systems.
• Review code, ensure adherence to coding standards, and drive continuous improvements.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to keep the product stack modern and efficient.
• Ensure best practices in security, performance, documentation, and DevOps pipelines.
• Lead R&D initiatives for new features, tools, or tech stacks.

4. Process & Quality Ownership

• Implement and refine engineering processes, coding guidelines, and development workflows.
• Ensure strict adherence to SDLC, secure development practices, and code review processes.
• Introduce automation where possible (CI/CD, testing, deployment flows).
• Drive continuous improvement in team productivity and software quality.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and lead improvements to reduce bugs and downtime.

5. Communication & Reporting

• Act as the primary communication bridge between the CEO and development team.
• Provide weekly project reports, progress updates, risk assessments, and performance insights.
• Maintain transparency and clarity in project communication across the organization.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work directly with the CEO, Product leadership, and other department heads.
• Align technical decisions with business objectives and customer needs.
• Support SOC, support teams, and clients for escalations when required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunities to learn and grow in a professional environment.
• Exposure of International market
• 5 days working
• Friendly work environment
• PF benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Monthly Engagement Activities
• Festival Celebrations
• Leave Encashment

Must Sklill : Python and Mern, Backend and Frontend, Having People management ability, Must Have experience in Tech Lead and Team Lead, Targeting Candidate is from Platform Base and product base because we Company have own Platform