Software Engineering Team Lead

Guide a team of full-stack developers in building core applications, from architecture through production. Provide technical guidance to engineers, fostering their growth and promoting strong engineering practices. Make hands-on technical decisions for backend (Node.js/NestJS) and frontend (React/Next.js) components, including how and where to apply AI and agent frameworks. Identify pain points and drive improvements in our codebase, processes, and technology choices. Ensure daily alignment, remove blockers, and champion best practices and psychological safety within the team Own end-to-end QA and champion a quality-first, "shift-left" testing culture across the team. Partner with Product and Design to translate business goals into feasible, scalable technical roadmaps. 4+ years of experience as a team lead Strong hands-on experience with our stack – Node.js/NestJS, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) Experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents to production from prototyping through to reliable, live systems using LLM frameworks and infrastructure (e.g., AWS Bedrock, PyTorch, Hugging Face) Experience embedding AI across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) – from AI-assisted coding and code review to automated testing, CI/CD, and deployment workflows. Strong experience designing and operating cloud-based microservices architectures, with a proven track record running high-scale, high-throughput production systems Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) Core Management Skills: Strong sense of ownership – taking responsibility for outcomes, solving problems and leading by example Track record of translating goals into clear priorities and driving delivery, while balancing quality, speed, and business needs Ability to build trust-based, cross-functional partnerships (Product, DevOps, and beyond), with open and transparent communication Genuine commitment to people growth – regular feedback, delegation, and helping team members reach their potential. Advantages: Background working with monorepo environments Knowledge of Pub/Sub solutions (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architecture Background in fintech, trading, or financial markets Research, patents, or strong open-source contributions in AI systems