Remote Tech Lead with Django & React

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Description:

  • Zipdev is seeking a talented Tech Lead with strong expertise in Django, AWS, and React to join their team.
  • The role involves working closely with a US-based client specializing in aircraft repairs and software.
  • As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading the technical strategy, making key architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices in security, data flow, and encryption.
  • You will oversee the entire product, ensuring the team is aligned with the technical vision and executing efficiently.
  • This position requires hands-on experience with React (frontend), Django (backend), AWS (cloud infrastructure), and Confluence (documentation & collaboration).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define the technical direction of the product, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Make strategic architecture and design decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
  • Drive best practices for coding, security, DevOps, and system reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across all parts of the system.
  • Lead and oversee React (frontend) and Django (backend) development to ensure a well-structured and maintainable codebase.
  • Ensure AWS infrastructure is optimized, secure, and cost-efficient.
  • Manage data flows and encryption, ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards.
  • Develop and maintain high-performance APIs, ensuring seamless data exchange between frontend and backend.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
  • Oversee encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit.
  • Ensure the integrity of data flows between services, databases, and third-party integrations.
  • Lead a team of engineers by setting clear objectives and technical roadmaps.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and provide technical mentorship to junior developers.
  • Guide the team in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation using Confluence.
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align technical goals with business objectives.
  • Ensure efficient sprint planning, roadmap execution, and delivery timelines.
  • Optimize development workflows and CI/CD pipelines for faster, more reliable deployments.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack engineering.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Technical Lead or an Engineering Architect is required.
  • Strong expertise in React (frontend) and Django (backend) is essential.
  • Solid experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, etc.) is necessary.
  • A deep understanding of security best practices, data flow architectures, and encryption techniques is required.
  • Experience making high-level technical decisions and leading a development team is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, and system integrations is required.
  • Familiarity with Confluence for documentation and team collaboration is necessary.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities are required.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and WebSockets is desirable.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is a bonus.

Benefits:

  • Employees can work remotely Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week, with no weekends required.
  • Vacation includes 10 business days a year.
  • Employees receive 5 National Holidays a year.
  • There are 5 Company Holidays a year, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Zipdev Day.
  • Parental Leave is offered.
  • Health Care Reimbursement is provided.
  • Active Lifestyle Reimbursement is available.
  • Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement is included.
  • Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans are offered.
  • A Longevity Bonus is available for long-term employees.
  • A Continuous Learning Bonus is provided.
  • Employees have access to Training and Professional Development Platforms.
  • The position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work location.
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