Technical Team Lead

Job Summary: 
we are seeking a highly capable Technical Team Lead for a contract role in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up-like environment. This individual
will start as a senior-level individual contributor with the potential to take on broader leadership responsibilities. You will drive architecture, development, documentation, and agile delivery processes while collaborating closely with product and engineering
teams to build high-performance single-page applications and backend APIs. 
Key Responsibilities: 
Serve as a senior developer and architectural lead on projects 
Define and maintain system architecture and technical documentation 
Work with Product Owners to refine and define product requirements 
Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives 
Build scalable backend APIs using Node.js with Typescript, JavaScript, and Java 
Develop and maintain single-page React applications 
Ensure optimal use of relational databases 
Drive Retool-based implementations with deep platform experience 
Support and promote a culture of autonomy, ownership, and accountability 
Collaborate across distributed teams using Slack, documentation platforms, and tools like Jira 
Demonstrate leadership in observability and holistic system setups 
Promote agile best practices and deliver in a high-velocity environment  Shape 
Technical Skills Required: 
10+ years senior developer and architect 
8+ years project leadership 
10+ years JavaScript / TypeScript React  Node.js  Java 
Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) 
8+ years working with Retool or similar platforms 
Agile processes expertise driving and leading 
Jira proficiency 
Experience with setting up and maintaining observability and monitoring tools Shape 
Soft Skills and Experience Required: 
Start-up experience and mentality 
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership 
Ability to work autonomously and troubleshoot independently 
Excellent collaboration and communication skills 
Strong organizational and documentation capabilities 
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment 
Effective at navigating ambiguity and problem-solving 
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities 
Detail-oriented with a holistic approach to systems thinking 
Education