Software Engineer Team Lead
Job Description
Software Engineer Team Lead
Where you’ll work
India (Bangalore or Remote)
Engineering at GoTo
At GoTo, we’re passionate about building powerful, flexible-work software that empowers individuals to thrive professionally and personally. We’re also dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone’s unique perspective is valued. When you join a GoTo product team, you’ll play a vital role in this process, seeing your work used by millions of users worldwide. With plenty of opportunities for growth and learning, blaze your own trail with us.
Key Responsibilities
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
Required Skills & Qualifications
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
At GoTo, diversity and inclusion are key to creating a thriving and dynamic work environment. Our team of GoGetters is driven to learn, explore, connect, and collaborate, valuing the unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We take pride in providing our employees with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, recognition, and opportunities for learning and development worldwide. Our commitment to creating an inclusive space for everyone, regardless of gender, identity, or background, ensures that all team members can contribute to our success and thrive personally and professionally.
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