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

New York 5 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
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