Full Stack Team Lead

Responsibilities

• This position is leading the platform team that is part of the Optibus R&D Core group
• We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Team Lead Full Stack to guide our Platform Team
• This role is ideal for someone with 5-10 years of experience in full stack development who is ready to lead a team and tackle high-impact projects in a complex environment
• As the lead in our R&D department, you’ll not only contribute to the development of cutting‑edge features but also mentor and manage engineers to deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user experience for bus drivers using our products
• You will oversee technical decisions across the frontend, backend, and infrastructure
• You’ll collaborate closely with our tech leads, PMs, Design, and other tech teams
• In addition to hands‑on coding, you’ll prioritize and delegate tasks, drive the team’s technical strategy, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality features with reliability and performance as core focuses
• Our global team will include you as a Team Lead plus 6 Full Stack Engineers, a Product Manager, and a Product Designer, all collaborating cross‑functionally to deliver cross group and products solutions

Qualifications

• Fluent written and verbal English skills
• A BSc degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience with production‑grade products is acceptable
• Proficiency in modern UI frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue, combined with a strong understanding of JavaScript
• A minimum of 3 years of production experience in backend development using technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or C#
• A history of excellence demonstrated through prior roles, academic achievements, or contributions to impactful projects
• Over 5 years of hands‑on experience in building user‑facing web applications. Leading cross teams/applications components like a design system is a plus
• Practical experience with relational or NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• At least 2 years of people management experience in an engineering context, leading teams to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Experience managing remotely distributed teams is a plus