Lead React, backed by Node.js / Python services
Location : NY (3 – 4 days hybrid)
12 + Months Contract
We’re looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to guide the technical delivery of a strategic internal application for one of the world’s top private equity firms. The project involves rapid design-build sprints to deliver modular dashboards and workflows that scale across asset classes.
You’ll be responsible for both execution and technical oversight — helping shape a scalable frontend component architecture, and integrating with serverless backend services (AWS Lambda, Fargate).
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of micro-apps using React, backed by Node.js / Python services
- Architect and own backend logic using serverless functions (Lambda) and containerized services (Fargate)
- Partner with Product and Design to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality software
- Establish and enforce code quality, testing, and deployment standards
- Guide a distributed engineering team, reviewing code and supporting onboarding of new devs
- Identify reusable frontend / backend components and help establish a design-build library
- Maintain high development velocity while ensuring robust infrastructure integration
- Act as the technical point of contact for client engineering teams
What We’re Looking For
6+ years of fullstack development experience (React, Node.js and / or Python)Experience leading technical delivery across distributed product teamsStrong knowledge of AWS serverless architecture : Lambda, Fargate, API GatewayFamiliar with containerized development, CI / CD pipelines, and platform-level routingSkilled in translating technical complexity into clear direction and actionComfortable working in a hybrid on-site / remote setting with executive stakeholdersStrong communication and mentoring skillsNice to Have
Background in enterprise, SaaS, or financial toolsExperience setting up design systems or component librariesFamiliarity with Kubernetes, SSO, JWT authentication, and platform authorization patterns