Tech Lead

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Datacom

πŸ“Remote - New Zealand

Summary

Join Datacom as a Tech Lead and lead a team in building high-performance web applications. You will oversee design, development, and deployment, leveraging your expertise in fullstack development, Node.js, AWS, and modern JavaScript frameworks. Mentor junior developers, define best practices, and utilize AWS services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and champion Agile practices. Datacom offers a dynamic environment, remote work, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of fullstack development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
  • Deep understanding of JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
  • Extensive experience building backend applications using Node.js and related frameworks (Express.js, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and experience deploying large-scale applications on AWS
  • Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating them with third-party services
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team, ensuring growth and high performance
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on optimizing solutions
  • In-depth understanding of CI/CD processes and tools
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful delivery of projects
  • Design, architect, and oversee the development of scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), Node.js, and AWS services
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers, helping them grow in their careers by providing feedback, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative learning environment
  • Define and implement best practices for architecture, design, and development processes, ensuring high scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Utilize AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) to build and deploy cloud-native applications
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs, and ensure seamless integration with third-party services
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to align technical solutions with business goals
  • Lead the implementation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient development workflows
  • Guide the team in Agile practices, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, while helping the team stay focused and deliver value iteratively
  • Champion coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing to maintain a high bar for code quality

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate) are highly desirable

Benefits

  • Social events
  • Chill-out spaces
  • Remote working
  • Flexi-hours
  • Professional development courses

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