Team Lead - Software Development

About Athena

Athena is India’s largest and fastest-growing organization in the premium undergraduate study-abroad space. Founded a decade ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and has catered to students from over 26 countries.

Athena’s vision is to help students become the best version of themselves. Through our transformative and holistic life-coaching programs, we encourage students to embrace both depth and breadth—sciences and humanities—and apply their knowledge to address local and global challenges.

Our flagship program has guided students to secure admissions into the world’s most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Cambridge, MIT, Brown, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago, among many others.

With a legacy as pioneers in the study-abroad process and a culture rooted in creativity, openness, and growth, Athena offers the perfect platform for individuals looking to build a lasting career in education and consulting.

Learn more: Athena Education

Key Responsibilities

As the Team Lead – Software Development, you will:

• Lead a team of software developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship to bright Athena scholars across the globe.
• Drive end-to-end ideation, development, testing, and deployment of scalable applications built by the Athena scholars.
• Oversee projects across multiple domains including web and mobile app development (React Native), AI/ML applications, and game development, ensuring best-in-class execution.
• Interact with premium Athena clients and manage any quality concerns with the technical projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Consulting, Writing, Operations, Knowledge Centre) to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• QC, refine, and elevate software applications to ensure they meet professional-grade standards before delivery to clients.
• Ensure code quality, best practices, and architecture standards across the team.
• Oversee project management aspects including task allocation, sprint planning, and delivery timelines.
• Conduct regular code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting for critical applications.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to Athena’s business context.
• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with leadership and project management duties.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top institution.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in a team lead/managerial role.
• Strong command over full-stack development (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs).
• Knowledge of modern tech stacks (e.g., JavaScript React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL/NoSQL databases, AWS/GCP/Azure, Unity and Unlead).
• Experience in domains such as mobile development (React Native), AI/ML development, or game development.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable systems.
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor, inspire, and grow a team of developers, while ensuring output meets professional-grade quality standards.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Build technology that directly supports the journeys of India’s brightest students as they pursue global education opportunities.
• Leadership Role: Take charge of a growing tech team, shaping Athena’s digital vision and product roadmap.
• Culture: Be part of a young, ambitious, and collaborative team where innovation and ownership are valued.
• Growth: Exposure to complex, cross-functional challenges in a rapidly scaling organization.
• Community: A diverse, multicultural workplace that values curiosity, creativity, and bold thinking – plus, we love sharing food!

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, leadership, and innovation, and wants to make a meaningful difference in education.