About vacancy:

We're looking for a Tech Lead with deep MEAN stack expertise to join a long-term product development initiative in the process automation domain. This is a key technical role with real impact - the person will shape architecture decisions, enforce code quality, and drive the tech vision alongside a cross-functional global team.

Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering;

Deep expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript;

Solid, hands-on experience with the MEAN stack: Angular, Node.js with Express.js, MongoDB;

Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and modern web application architecture;

Proven experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers;

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills;

Ability to take ownership of technical decisions and drive best practices;

Basic understanding of AWS services and their purpose;

English level: Upper-intermediate+ (ideally Advanced - the team includes engineers from India).

Will be a plus:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field;

Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and AWS.

Project description:

The project is a configurable platform that helps digitize complex real-world workflows across regulated industries. It allows users to define step-by-step business processes, including data entry, approvals, notifications, audits, and compliance tracking.

The product is mature, used by enterprise clients, and currently undergoing major architectural improvements. The tech team is aligned on cleaning up legacy code, driving modernization (including AI and TDD practices), and building a strong engineering foundation for long-term growth.

You’ll be leading a globally distributed development team and collaborating directly with the CTO, Solution Architect, and product leadership.

Tech Stack: Frontend: Angular 14+, TypeScript, RxJS, SCSS; Backend: Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs; Database: MongoDB, Redis; Authentication: FusionAuth; Infrastructure & DevOps: AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, CloudFront, Lambda), Docker, CI/CD; Testing: Jasmine, Karma.

Team size: CTO and CEO (US-based) - direct communication on product vision and long-term goals; Solution Architect (UA-based, acts as architect for both active products); Core Development Team (~7 engineers based in India) - your direct reports; QA Team (~8 specialists + QA Lead); DevOps Team (2 engineers); Business Analysts (3 team members); Product Owner; Scrum Master.

Responsibilities:

Own the technical quality of all new features by creating or reviewing proposed solutions across the team;

Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to engineering best practices and maintain high code quality standards;

Identify, document, and prioritize technical debt and architecture improvement opportunities in collaboration with the team;

Maintain a structured and transparent tech backlog, ensuring it aligns with product and engineering goals;

Translate technical decisions and limitations into clear, business-relevant language for non-technical stakeholders;

Collaborate with technical leaders (Solution Architect, DevOps Lead, and Tech Lead from a related project) to shape and evolve the overall product technical vision;

Work closely with the Product Owner and Business Analyst team to shape the product backlog and influence prioritization from a technical perspective.

Partner with the Delivery Manager to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery of regular product releases.

Typical tasks for the first 6 months:

Regular meetings with Solution Architect, DevOps Lead, and Tech Lead from a related project to define the technical roadmap;

Review existing codebase and create tech debt items;

Create or approve technical solutions for team;

Jump into fixing high-priority critical issues;

Work on project stabilization (e.g., improving performance, API communications interfaces, code quality);

Be the first contact point for any technical issues on the project.

We offer:

Career and professional development opportunities.

Flexible working hours;

Remote work opportunities;

20 paid vacations per business year and National Ukrainian holidays;

10 paid sick leaves;

Mentorship program;

Courses and Certifications;

Business English courses of all levels;

Team parties, company events, and branded presents.

Alina

Recruiter