Sr. Software Engineer - MERN (Team Lead)

Staunch · Multan, Pakistan

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring team members, driving technical excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and acting as a bridge between engineering, clients, and leadership. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership, people management, and delivery ownership.

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Act as a technical and career mentor for team members, supporting their growth and long-term development
• Share broad knowledge of technologies, frameworks, and system architectures, guiding the team in making sound technical decisions
• Work closely with engineers in a collaborative, peer‑programming and problem‑solving environment
• Assist team members in resolving complex technical challenges by offering alternative perspectives and solutions
• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to high‑level design decisions
• Participate actively in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices
• Continuously upskill by taking relevant courses and encouraging learning within the team
• Fulfill all responsibilities expected of a Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer, in addition to leadership duties
• Project Ownership & Delivery
• Own projects end‑to‑end, from requirement understanding to delivery and post‑release support
• Ensure timely, high‑quality delivery by setting clear, realistic goals and aligning team efforts accordingly
• Identify risks early and proactively manage dependencies, scope, and timelines
• Maintain a strong focus on engineering quality, scalability, and long‑term maintainability
• Client Collaboration & Product Thinking
• Take the lead in client communication for assigned projects
• Collaborate with clients to gather, clarify, and refine requirements
• Understand the client’s vision and translate it into actionable technical and product outcomes
• Add value beyond implementation by researching ideas, competitors, and industry best practices, contributing with a product‑oriented mindset
• Act as a trusted technical partner to clients, helping shape solutions rather than just executing requirements
• Collaboration & Cross‑Team Alignment
• Collaborate closely with other Team Leads, Senior Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure consistency and high standards across teams
• Share learnings, challenges, and solutions across teams to continuously improve engineering practices
• Support a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability
• Performance Management & Team Development
• Lead the performance review cycle for the team
• Track, evaluate, and own team and individual KPIs, acting as a conduit between leadership goals and team execution
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve performance and skills
• Identify skill gaps and create structured development plans to enhance team capabilities
• Encourage ownership, initiative, and professional growth within the team
• Hiring & Talent Building
• Assist in hiring and recruitment by conducting technical assessments and interviews
• Focus on hiring high‑performing engineers ("A-players") and continuously raising the bar for engineering talent
• Contribute to building and sustaining high‑performing, motivated teams
• Process, Standards & Policy Enforcement
• Promote and enforce company‑wide coding standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, discipline, and workflow standards
• Help implement and execute company policies to ensure smooth team operations
• Support conflict resolution within the team, fostering a healthy and respectful work environment
• Strategic Contribution
• Support upper management in driving the company’s technological vision and mission through idea exchange and technical insights
• Align team execution with broader business goals and KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, including Senior Software Engineer or Principal-level roles
• Strong experience with the MERN stack, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL with TypeORM and Drizzle ORM, Express.js, React, and Node.js, with a solid understanding of building scalable full‑stack applications
• Proven experience managing a team and delivering projects end‑to‑end
• Hands‑on involvement in client communication and team coordination
• Strong technical foundation, problem‑solving skills, and ability to mentor and guide team members. Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, automation, and infrastructure as code
• Experience with NestJS Monorepo and Turborepo for building and managing scalable applications and shared codebases
• Experience working with AWS security and compliance controls such as IAM, encryption, secrets management, network security, and secure infrastructure practices
• Understanding of data privacy, PHI/PII protection, and PCI‑sensitive data handling throughout the application lifecycle and Strong experience implementing HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other security/compliance requirements in web applications

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary
• Lucrative Commission Structure
• USD Component in Salary
• Medical Insurance + OPD Allowance
• Interest‑Free Loan & Leave Encashment
• Long Service Awards
• Remote Work Flexibility
• Annual Trip & 28 Paid Leaves
• Maternity & Paternity Leaves
• Company Laptop
• Learning Assistance
• Annual Increments
• Night Work Compensation
• Overtime Pay