Technical Lead, Software Engineer

As a Full Stack Tech Lead at Litera, you will be responsible for driving the development of scalable, high-performance next-gen applications using Laravel and Next.js. You will lead a team of engineers, architect robust solutions, and ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend technologies to deliver high-quality software meeting business and user needs. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and deployment of web applications using Laravel (PHP) for the backend and Next.js (React) for the frontend. - Define and enforce best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and DevOps workflows. - Architect scalable and secure solutions for system performance and maintainability. - Mentor developers on best practices, design patterns, and modern web development principles. - Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. - Design and develop RESTful API endpoints using Laravel. - Optimize database queries and manage schema migrations with PostgreSQL. - Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth. - Utilize AWS SQS for queues handling background jobs and task scheduling. - Ensure security best practices, including input validation, XSS protection, and encryption. - Build and maintain scalable Next.js applications with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. - Implement client-side state management using Zustand. - Ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and a seamless user experience. - Monitor and optimize application performance using New Relic and Sentry. - Collaborate with UI/UX designer to transform Figma designs into interactive applications. - Implement logging, monitoring, and error tracking strategies. Qualifications: - 5+ years of full-stack development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role. - Strong expertise in Laravel (PHP 8+), Next.js (React), and TypeScript. - Deep understanding of API design, authentication, and security best practices. - Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, PHPUnit, and Playwright. - Proficiency in databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and ORMs like Eloquent. - Hands-on experience with frontend tools like Tailwind CSS and Zustand. - Ability to write automated tests using Jest, Cypress, or PHPUnit. - Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have: - Experience with WebSockets and real-time applications. - Familiarity with tools like Cursor, V0, GitKraken. - Experience in text summarization, document processing, and AI-powered automation. - Understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems. - Proficiency in prompt engineering and optimizing LLM outputs. - Previous experience with shacdn. If you are passionate about leading a talented engineering team and building high-performance next-gen applications, Litera welcomes your application. Litera is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.,