Lead Full Stack Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our team full-time in India. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership while designing, developing, and delivering scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS, Docker, and Kafka, along with solid experience in software architecture, engineering best practices, CI/CD, and cloud-native application development. In this role, you will contribute to architectural decisions, drive engineering and quality standards, mentor engineers, collaborate with DevOps and cross-functional teams, and actively participate in technical hiring and interviews. Ciklum’s client is transforming the energy sector by enabling energy utilities to accelerate the transition toward a net-zero future. The platform helps utilities unlock the value of a rapidly evolving energy ecosystem by modernizing core operations, improving customer experiences, and optimizing energy consumption through smart and connected technologies. The engineering team builds scalable, high-performance digital solutions that simplify complex energy operations and enable customers, suppliers, and the wider energy system to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Responsibilities: Design and implement complex web applications using the established approaches and best practices Improve existing engineering and quality standards in a team and help other team members adopt them Create CI/CD pipeline by template and/or assist DevOps team in creating more complex pipelines Participate in the hiring process and technical interview activities Coach/supervise middle/junior engineers by demand of the project Requirements: We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit! Software Design: Proficient in different API architectural styles (monolith, microservices, serverless) Experience in designing solutions using the proper patterns and development standards Software development: Solid background in Node.js and building high-performance applications Use of advanced features in Node.js Use of complex queries and aggregations to databases Experience with Typescript and React Quality Assurance: Practical experience with testing approaches and tools Supporting code quality metrics Software Deployment: Hands-on experience with application deployment patterns and tools (Docker) Prior record in infrastructure configuration using AWS Kafka knowledge What’s in it for you? Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum. #LI-MA1