Engineering Lead (React, Node.js and/or Python)

Engineering Lead

Location: NY (3 4 days hybrid)
Duration: 12+ months (Extendable)

This is a hybrid role based in New York, with partial on-site presence.

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 lead a globally distributed engineering team, working closely with product managers, designers, and client stakeholders.

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) with overall 15+ years of experience in IT
Experience leading technical delivery across distributed product teams
Strong knowledge of AWS serverless architecture: Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway
Familiar with containerized development, CI/CD pipelines, and platform-level routing
Skilled in translating technical complexity into clear direction and action
Comfortable working in a hybrid on-site/remote setting with executive stakeholders
Strong communication and mentoring skills

Nice to Have
Background in enterprise, SaaS, or financial tools
Experience setting up design systems or component libraries
Familiarity with Kubernetes, SSO, JWT authentication, and platform authorization patterns