Software Engineer Team Lead
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead and mentor a team of frontend/fullstack engineers (4-10 members)
- Own end-to-end frontend and fullstack architecture across projects
- Drive design decisions for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems
- Define best practices for Next.js, API integration, and headless CMS architecture
- Ensure proper implementation of SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies
- Lead technical discussions and solution design with stakeholders
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and mentor a team of frontend/fullstack engineers
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards
- Ensure high engineering quality and accountability within the team
- Collaborate with product owners, QA, UI teams, and business stakeholders.
- Drive sprint planning, estimation, documentation, and project governance
Development (Hands-on)
- Contribute to development using Next.js (mandatory), React
- Build and review backend services using Node.js (preferred), .NET
- Design and integrate REST/GraphQL APIs
- Support critical production issues and complex debugging
Headless CMS & Personalization
- Lead integration with headless CMS platforms (Sitecore XM Cloud / JSS preferred)
- Drive CMS-based dynamic rendering and component-driven architecture
- Implement personalization strategies using CDP, A/B testing, or AI-driven recommendations
Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with engineering manager, product owner, designers, QA and cross-functional teams
- Own sprint planning, estimation, and delivery commitments
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality features
- Communicate technical solutions effectively to stakeholders
AI & Innovation
- Drive adoption of AI tools and automation in development workflows
- Explore AI-driven personalization and optimization opportunities
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the team
Requirements
- 8-12 years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a lead role
- Expertise in Node.js/.NET, Next.js, React
- Strong understanding of API-driven architecture and CMS integration
- Deep understanding of SSR, SSG, and ISR
- Experience with performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- Strong experience with Sitecore AI, Sitecore Personalize, CDP, and Experience Platform.
- Hands-on experience with Next.js, React, and headless Sitecore development.
- Deep knowledge of Sitecore XM Cloud and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of personalization, A/B testing, experimentation, and optimization.
- Experience with REST APIs, Graph Ql, Azure DevOps CI/CD.
- Experience with Vercel deployments
- Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skill
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Sitecore Personalize / CDP
- Cloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP
- A/B testing and analytics tools
Benefits & conditions
- Comprehensive health benefits, life and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and quarterly self-care days and no meeting days
- Tuition and reading reimbursement programs to support your continuous learning and professional growth
- Thrive Global Wellness Program, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as One to One Wellness Coaching
- Employee programs-including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), GoTo Gives, and our charitable matching program-to amplify your connection and impact
- GoTo performance bonus program to celebrate your impact and contributions
- Monthly remote work stipend to support your home office expenses.
At GoTo, you'll find the flexibility, resources, and support you need to thrive-at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You'll work towards a shared goal with an open-minded, cohesive team that's greater than the sum of its parts. We're committed to creating an inclusive space for everyone, because we know unique perspectives make us a stronger company and community. Join us and be part of a company that invests in your future, where together we'll Be Real, Think Big, Move Fast, Keep Growing, and stay Customer Obsessed .Learn more.