Lead Polyglot Fullstack Developer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 6000000 (ie INR 40-60 LPA)

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Remote (India)

JobType: full-time

Join a team of passionate problem-solvers where robust software engineering meets thoughtful, user-centric product design. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact team in building scalable, elegant, and maintainable solutions to complex, real-world challenges. You’ll mentor others, drive the technical vision, and ensure excellence in both product and process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture:
  Lead the design and development of high-quality software applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with designers, stakeholders, and fellow engineers to craft elegant, user-focused solutions.
• End-to-End Delivery:
  Take ownership of the full development lifecycle – from initial concept through deployment and continuous improvement.
• Client Engagement:
  Engage with clients to align technical solutions with their business goals.
• Quality Code:
  Promote and practice writing clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Rapid Prototyping:
  Drive the development of prototypes, MVPs, and full-scale production systems in iterative, lean cycles.
• Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy:
  Mentor team members, contribute to internal learning initiatives, and represent the team at external conferences or events.
• Growth & Adaptability:
  Champion continuous learning, mentorship, and feedback within the team.
• Leadership:
  Lead with empathy, autonomy, and accountability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and software design principles.
• Proven experience building distributed systems and managing production-grade projects.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks like React/Redux.
• Experience with dynamic backend languages such as Ruby (Rails), Python (Django/Flask), or PHP (Laravel).
• Solid knowledge of statically typed languages like Java, Go, C++, or Rust.
• Strong expertise in RDBMS systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), with the ability to optimize queries and interpret query plans.
• Familiarity with bundling tools like Webpack, Parcel, Rollup, or esbuild.
• Working knowledge of Linux, SSH, and server operations.
• Experience with Docker, and preferably Kubernetes for orchestration.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.

Who You Are

• A seasoned, polyglot developer with a passion for software craftsmanship.
• Curious, pragmatic, and driven by a continuous desire to learn and grow.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• A strategic thinker capable of shaping both the technical vision and its real-world impact.
• Collaborative and mentorship-focused, with a growth mindset.
• Committed to delivering exceptional user experiences and deeply empathetic toward end users.