Job Description

Full Time

Kupondole, Kathmandu

Tech Lead

About This Role

As a Tech Lead, you will guide the technical direction of software development projects while working closely with engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions. You will play a key role in translating business and client requirements into well-structured technical implementations, ensuring that architecture, design, and execution are aligned throughout the development lifecycle.

From reviewing architecture decisions to supporting developers in solving complex problems, you will act as a technical anchor for your team and shape how things are built. This role is about building software that works; but more importantly, helping teams build software the right way.

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Engineering Manager

Talent Spotlight

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 4+ years of experience in software development

Strong hands-on experience in backend, frontend, or full-stack development (based on team needs)

Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system design fundamentals

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product, etc.)

Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Good To Have

Prior technical leadership experience (mentoring, leading modules, or driving technical decisions)

Experience with scalable system design or distributed systems

Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms

Experience working in client-facing or product-driven environments

Familiarity with performance optimization and system troubleshooting

The Impact Zone

Strategic Responsibilities

Design scalable, maintainable system architectures aligned with business needs and technology strategy.

Evaluate technical feasibility covering performance, security, scalability, and cost; recommend optimal solutions.

Optimize platform-specific performance while ensuring cross-platform compatibility.

Identify innovation opportunities and drive adoption of best practices and new tools.

Participate in high-level decisions on product direction and technology adoption aligned with business goals.

Develop and promote a knowledge-sharing framework for learning and solution reuse across teams.

Managerial Responsibilities

Provide constructive feedback during code reviews and resolve technical challenges to support team growth.

Identify skill gaps, support training programs, and facilitate onboarding of new team members.

Ensure clarity of tasks and objectives for all team members.

Collaborate with stakeholders to refine product backlog, prioritize tasks, and manage technical debt.

Design efficient and scalable database schemas; collaborate with DevOps for backups, migrations, and recovery.

Align technical solutions with business needs via collaboration with QA, DevOps, and business analysts.

Conduct thorough code and test case reviews to maintain quality standards.

Evaluate and implement tools/processes to improve team efficiency and project outcomes.

Stay updated on technology trends; lead prototyping and competitor analysis to foster innovation.

Operational Responsibilities

Validate effort estimates and ensure alignment with project timelines; advise on risks and optimize planning.

Support project planning with Engineering Manager, ensuring technical alignment and resource allocation.

Maintain and review comprehensive technical documentation (system design, APIs, architecture diagrams).

Oversee quality assurance to meet deliverable standards and customer expectations.

Address technical challenges promptly to keep projects on track.

Ensure documentation for engineering processes and projects is complete and up to date.

Organize or encourage training to enhance technical skills within the team.

Identify and manage technical risks, implementing mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with DevOps to support infrastructure needs for development and deployment.

Monitor adherence to processes such as Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

Expected Strengths And Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Deep understanding of software design principles and architecture

Ability to mentor and uplift fellow engineers

Strong communication and collaboration mindset

Hands-on technical expertise with modern development practices

Ability to balance quality, speed, and scalability

Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes

Ability to remain calm and structured when solving complex problems

Strong attention to detail in code quality and system design

Beyond the Basics

Desired Strengths and Competencies

Natural curiosity for new technologies and engineering practices

Strong intuition for performance, scalability, and maintainability

Leadership presence without needing formal authority

Ability to simplify complexity and guide teams through ambiguity

Continuous improvement mindset across both code and culture