Technical Lead (Remote, Anywhere in Pakistan, Remittance Salary)

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
6+ years of experience in full-stack web development, including at least 2 years of experience leading or mentoring other developers.
Strong experience with TypeScript, React/Next.js, and Node.js.
Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, migrations, and row-level security.
Proven experience reviewing other developers' code daily and raising the technical standards of a team.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or similar tools, along with automated testing.
Experience establishing development standards for a team, including branching, testing, definition of done, and code review practices.
Strong hands-on experience coding with AI tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and ChatGPT.
Experience working with existing AI agents and harnesses and extending them where needed.
Self-starter who can take an objective and execute it independently without waiting for the next step to be assigned.
Ability to provide actionable insights and direction to developers and clients rather than general observations.
Out-of-the-box thinker who looks for new ways to solve problems and accelerate delivery rather than simply following established processes.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to speak with US clients and explain technical decisions clearly and confidently.
Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Open to feedback and quick to act on it.
Solution architecture experience, including system design and integration patterns, is a plus.
Experience with Supabase and leading outsourced or vendor teams is a plus.
Experience with multi-tenant SaaS and Progressive Web Apps (PWA) is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Lead a small team of developers on a day-to-day basis, including external development partners, setting the pace and keeping work moving.
Review the team's pull requests daily, maintain a high quality bar, and provide clear, actionable feedback.
Write code yourself, taking on complex features and stepping in wherever the team needs support.
Set and enforce the team's development standards, including branching strategy, testing standards, definition of done, and code review practices.
Share ownership of the CI/CD pipeline, environments, and releases from day one, with the expectation of taking full ownership as you settle into the role.
Use the AI agents and coding tools already established within the team, maximize their effectiveness, and extend them where gaps are identified.
Break requirements into technical tasks and sprint plans with the Lead Business Analyst.
Work with the Lead Designer to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
Understand the codebase well enough to explain any function, feature, or API on the spot to the team or a client.
Estimate work, commit to timelines, and flag risks early.
Join client calls to explain technical solutions and answer technical questions.
Onboard and mentor developers as the team grows.

Work arrangement
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