Senior Lead Developer - onsite

The Senior Lead Developer provides technical and operational leadership across the Seaquyl platform. This role owns architecture, engineering standards, development processes, and delivery execution while remaining hands-on in the codebase. Beyond technical oversight, the Senior Lead Developer directly manages the development team, driving team optimization and internal project execution to consistently ensure all deadlines are met. The Senior Lead Developer works directly with leadership to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions.

Advantages
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Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy: Lead technical architecture across Seaquyl OS and Seaquyl Node, designing scalable multi-tenant systems and operational workflows. ● Project & Team Management: Direct and manage internal project execution, optimizing team workflows, removing bottlenecks, and tracking milestones to guarantee timely delivery. ● People Leadership: Direct, manage and mentor developers, conduct rigorous technical reviews, and drive technical hiring and developer onboarding. ● Engineering Standards: Define and enforce high-quality development standards, security protocols, and engineering best practices. ● Core Initiatives: Lead the implementation of major platform initiatives and guide system design for specialized modules, including offshore operations, processing, machine vision, condition monitoring, and analytics. ● Quality & Reliability: Oversee end-to-end release quality, platform performance, security, and system reliability. ● Leadership Alignment: Collaborate directly with product and executive leadership on strategic roadmap planning.

Qualifications
Professional Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience. ● Management Experience: 3+ years of direct experience managing agile engineering teams, handling resource optimization, and driving project deadlines. ● Backend Expertise: Expert-level TypeScript and Node.js expertise. ● Data & Systems: Deep experience with PostgreSQL and distributed systems. ● Leadership Track Record: Proven leadership of engineering teams and successful delivery of technical projects. ● Enterprise Software: Experience designing enterprise SaaS platforms. ● Infrastructure: Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and deployment automation. ● Communication: Exceptional communication, prioritization, and technical decision-making skills. Preferred Experience ● IoT, industrial systems, telemetry, or edge computing. ● Multi-site operational software platforms. ● High-availability and offline-capable architectures. ● Startup or early-stage product development.

Summary
Success Looks Like ● Architectural Integrity: Establishes and protects architectural consistency across the platform. ● Optimized Delivery: Accelerates delivery and optimizes sprint cycles without sacrificing quality. ● Talent Development: Develops strong engineering talent and fosters leadership within the team. ● Predictable Execution: Consistently meets project deadlines through effective resource management and clear workflow direction.

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