Lead Engineer
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Highlights:

8.00 - 15.00 Years
60.00 - 80.00 INR (Lacs)/Yearly
Full-time
Mumbai, bangaluru, Remote

Skills

Node.js
React.js
Postgresql
AWS
Airbyte

Roles & Responsibility

Overview:
A fast-growing SaaS company is building a cutting-edge product carbon footprint and lifecycle analysis platform. The platform supports global enterprises in navigating the sustainable economy through real-time analytics, secure infrastructure, and seamless data integrations.

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer or Architect to lead the technical vision, architecture, and development strategy for our cloud-based platform. This is a high-impact role with strong ownership across engineering and system design.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based systems

  • Oversee and contribute to full-stack development using Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL

  • Define infrastructure using AWS, Kubernetes, and best-in-class CI/CD practices

  • Ensure secure authentication and authorization (e.g., Auth0, SOC-2 readiness)

  • Implement Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) encryption

  • Lead data integration pipelines using Airbyte and build robust ETL workflows

  • Own system deployment, monitoring, and fault tolerance using NATS and other messaging systems

  • Drive automation and testing strategies using tools like GitHub Actions

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data science, and sustainability teams

  • Mentor junior engineers and influence key technical decisions

Tech Stack Overview:

  • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, NATS

  • Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL

  • Frontend: React

  • Data Integration: Airbyte

  • Authentication & Communication: Auth0, SendGrid

  • DevOps & Deployment: GitHub, Docker, CI/CD

  • AI-assisted Dev Tools: GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cursor.ai


Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or architect role

  • Demonstrated success in architecting and scaling enterprise-grade SaaS platforms

  • Hands-on expertise across the mentioned tech stack

  • Strong command over cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and container orchestration

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor.ai, Windsurf)

  • Deep understanding of secure app design and compliance (SOC-2, RBAC, key management)

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

  • Experience integrating with enterprise B2B systems

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience maintaining SOC-2 compliance

  • Knowledge of BYOK encryption models

  • Background in sustainability, carbon accounting, or lifecycle assessment tools