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Role Overview

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We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Lead with solid full-stack expertise to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications. This role requires a balance of technical depth, leadership capability, and execution excellence.

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The ideal candidate will actively contribute to development while leveraging modern AI tools and practices to accelerate engineering productivity, improve code quality, and optimize delivery cycles.

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Key Responsibilities

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Technical Leadership

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Lead architecture, design, and development using React.js, Node.js, and AWS

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Design and implement scalable APIs using REST and GraphQL

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Define best practices for API design, versioning, and documentation (Swagger / GraphQL schema management)

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Ensure high standards for code quality, testing, and performance optimization

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Drive cloud-native development and deployment strategies on AWS

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AI-Driven Engineering & Execution

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Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., code assistants, debugging tools, test generation tools) to improve team productivity

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Identify opportunities to integrate AI into development workflows (code generation, documentation, testing, monitoring)

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Promote AI-assisted best practices to accelerate feature delivery and reduce technical debt

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Evaluate and adopt emerging AI tools that enhance engineering efficiency and product quality

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Team Management

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Lead, mentor, and guide a team of engineers across frontend and backend

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Conduct code reviews, technical discussions, and career development sessions

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Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and ownership-driven culture





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Project & Delivery Management

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Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions

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Own sprint delivery, timelines, and release quality

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Identify risks, dependencies, and ensure proactive resolution

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Agile & Process Excellence

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Drive Agile methodologies and participate in all ceremonies

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Continuously improve engineering processes, tooling, and team efficiency

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Required Skills & Qualifications

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Technical Skills

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Strong hands-on experience in:

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Frontend: React.js

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Backend: Node.js

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API Technologies: RESTful APIs and GraphQL (schema design, resolvers)

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Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway)

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Experience in API security (JWT, OAuth) and scalable system design

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Strong understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL)

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Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices

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AI & Productivity Skills

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Proficiency in using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance development efficiency

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Experience in applying AI for:

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Code generation and refactoring

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Automated testing and documentation

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Debugging and performance optimization

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Ability to guide teams in adopting AI-assisted workflows effectively

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Leadership & Soft Skills

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Proven experience leading engineering teams (2+ years in a lead role) or strong interest and readiness to transition into a leadership role

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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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Team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

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📌 Engineering Lead (Fullstack) (Pune)
🏢 Planet Media® Australia
📍 Pune