Technical Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Req ID: 378143

We are currently seeking a Technical Lead to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA).

Job Description – AWS Node.js Tech Lead

We are seeking an accomplished AWS Node.js Tech Lead to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of our high‑performance backend platforms. In this role, you will spend approximately 75% of your time building core backend services—establishing patterns, writing production-grade code—and 25% mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and guiding technical decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in asynchronous Node.js development and hands-on leadership within highly available, serverless AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native microservices using event-driven and serverless patterns.
• Define integration standards, API contracts, and system interaction models.

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-quality code, strong error-handling practices, and adherence to serverless best practices.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and guide engineers through complex technical challenges.

Backend Engineering

• Develop low-latency, high-availability Lambda functions and backend services.
• Build robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs optimized for performance and reliability.

Cloud Infrastructure

• Implement infrastructure-as-code using Serverless Framework, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Terraform.
• Ensure environments are scalable, secure, and aligned with architectural standards.

DevOps & Automation

• Oversee CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent tooling.
• Champion continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment best practices.

Security & Reliability

• Implement IAM policies, encryption strategies, and secrets management across all services.
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and logging using CloudWatch and distributed tracing tools.

Observability & Optimization

• Monitor system performance, optimize Lambda configurations, and reduce cold-start impact.
• Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, DevOps, and other stakeholders to align technical execution with business objectives.
• Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Basic Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in enterprise software engineering.
• 2+ years leading engineering teams or sprint squads.
• Advanced expertise in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, asynchronous programming, and frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
• Hands-on mastery of core AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM, and container platforms (ECS/EKS).
• Strong experience with both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and relational databases (PostgreSQL/Aurora).
• Proficiency with event and messaging systems such as SQS, SNS, or EventBridge.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative delivery practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Additional Details

• Travel: None required.
• Location: Preference for candidates based in U.S. East Coast or Central time zones.

Pay Transparency

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $105,094-$162,250. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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