Team Lead Developer

ABOUT US

Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Team Lead Developer who will be fully responsible for the technical implementation and product delivery of our platform. This is a hands-on engineering role - you will write code every day, lead and push the development team, and take complete ownership of technical decisions and outcomes.

This role is not for someone who manages from a distance. You are expected to be the strongest technical person in the team, deeply involved in architecture and implementation, and able to think in business outcomes - not just code.

If you are a solution-driven person, this role is for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Hands-On Development.
Actively build complex features and modules using Next.js and Node.js. You are not a manager who stopped coding - you are a developer who also leads.

- Technical Ownership.
Design system architecture, define the technology stack, and make key technical decisions. You are fully accountable for the quality, scalability, and reliability of the product.

- Team Leadership.
Lead, mentor, and push the development team. Run 1-on-1s, conduct code reviews, set high execution standards, and drive continuous improvement in delivery quality and speed.

- Business Impact.
Understand product and business goals and translate them into technical solutions that deliver real value. Propose improvements proactively - do not wait to be asked.

- Process & Delivery.
Implement and optimize Agile workflows - sprint planning, task estimation, delivery tracking. Ensure the team ships on time without accumulating techni...