**Tech Lead Engineer** Gorilla Logic is looking for a Technical Lead with expertise in Node.js, React, and Postgres to guide a team of engineers in designing, developing, and delivering high\-quality software solutions for our clients. This role requires a strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and a problem\-solving mindset to drive technical excellence and mentor team members. Success in this position will be measured by your ability to lead by example, collaborate effectively, and ensure high\-impact software delivery in an Agile environment. **Responsibilities** * Define and oversee the technical direction for projects, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions. * Design backend and frontend architectures, leveraging Node.js, React, and Postgres to deliver high\-performance applications. * Make key decisions on technology stack, system integrations, and best practices. * Act as a technical mentor to developers, providing guidance on coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns. * Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team. * Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices. * Work closely with Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation. * Ensure timely delivery of features, enhancements, and bug fixes, balancing speed and quality. * Actively contribute to backend (Node.js) and frontend (React) development, writing clean and maintainable code. * Optimize PostgreSQL queries and database structures for performance and scalability. * Troubleshoot complex technical issues, ensuring high system reliability and performance. * Advocate for coding best practices, unit testing, and automation strategies to maintain a high standard of software quality. * Work with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and streamline deployments. * Promote TDD, integration testing, and performance testing within the team. * Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and other engineers to ensure cohesive product development. * Communicate technical concepts and project updates effectively to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. * Identify risks and dependencies, proactively addressing blockers to keep the team on track. * Identify bottlenecks in development workflows and propose optimizations for faster and smoother deliveries. * Drive innovation and experimentation to improve software performance and scalability. * Participate in client discussions, technical demos, and roadmap planning to align expectations and deliver value. Provide technical insights and recommendations to improve product decisions. * **Technical Requirements** * 7\+ years of experience in the IT industry, working in Agile and traditional Project Management methodologies * Proven track record of delivering software solutions in a consultancy setting, working directly with clients and stakeholders. * Ability to analyze business needs, define technical roadmaps, and translate requirements into actionable development plans. * Expert\-level proficiency in Node.js * Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event\-driven architecture, and microservices. * Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets. * Proficiency in handling authentication/authorization and API security best practices. * Advanced knowledge of React.js, including Hooks, Context API, Redux, and component\-based architecture. * Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and frontend performance optimization. * Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning. * Experience designing scalable, modular, and high\-performance software architectures. * Strong background in unit, integration, and end\-to\-end testing * Ability to communicate technical decisions effectively to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. * Experience mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and leading engineering teams. * Strong documentation skills for maintaining architecture diagrams, decision records, and technical guidelines.