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Technical Lead (Next.js/AWS)

Open 20d

Summary

Lead a team to architect, build, and deploy full-stack web apps using Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS, while mentoring engineers and setting best practices.

Location: Stadium (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of modern full-stack web applications. You will provide technical leadership, mentor a team of engineers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. This role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering excellence, technical innovation, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical architecture, system design, and technology decisions across the full application stack.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
  • Establish and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and development guidelines to ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to improve code quality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
  • Drive the end-to-end delivery of software features, from solution design and implementation to deployment, production support, and continuous improvement.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across frontend, backend, databases, and infrastructure.
  • Support containerised application development and deployment using Docker and modern DevOps practices.
  • Champion the responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools to enhance engineering productivity and software delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience, including experience leading engineering teams or serving as a Technical Lead.
  • Strong hands-on experience in full-stack web development using Next.js, with deep proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, software architecture, system design, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with modern software engineering practices and tools, including Git, Docker, CI/CD, code reviews, and Agile development methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams while delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Codeium), cloud platforms, DevOps practices, or open-source contributions will be an added advantage.

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Elaine Wong (Zoe) l Outsourcing Team

ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd - 11C5781

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