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Position Overview UPLabs.us is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products. We're seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups. As a Tech Lead at UP.Labs, you will lead a single pod of 5-10 engineers, providing hands-on technical guidance, mentorship, and project management. You will drive architectural decisions, oversee code quality, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality, scalable fullstack solutions. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and manage a small engineering team (5-10 members) in a hands-on capacity. • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable fullstack applications. • Establish technical direction, set coding standards, and oversee architectural decisions. • Conduct and oversee regular code reviews, ensuring best practices and quality standards. • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and execute project roadmaps. • Manage implementation and optimization of APIs and microservices. • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical challenges effectively. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork. Qualifications and Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). • 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years leading technical teams. • Proven experience leading and managing technical teams, ideally in agile environments. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities. • Outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. • Extensive hands-on experience with Node.js and Python, using frameworks like Express, NestJS, Django, or Flask. • Advanced proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React. • Experience leading small teams (5-10 members), demonstrating mentorship and leadership skills. • Expertise in microservices architecture (NestJS, gRPC, or similar). • Proven ability in API design, implementation, and management. • Strong proficiency with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab). • Solid understanding of state management (Redux, Context API). Preferred skills • Extensive knowledge and practical experience. • Advanced RESTful API development skills. • Modern responsive UI and UX development experience. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). • Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices. • Familiarity with Retool or similar platforms for internal tooling development.