Tech Lead (Node/React) - Türkiye

The position is open for Engineers based in TürkiyeAbout UsWe are a leading product development partner specializing in custom web and mobile application development. With Silicon Valley founders and top-tier European tech talent, we operate from Prague and have successfully delivered over 65 software products for early-stage startups, scaleups, and global enterprises.Founded in 2016Headquartered in PragueBuilt and launched 65+ products85+ team membersDriving product innovation for leading US companiesAt OAK’S LAB, we take an AI-first approach, utilizing AI on almost every project. From streamlining design and testing workflows to enhancing developer productivity, our teams leverage tools such as Figma MCP Server, Playwright MCP Server, and Cursor, and we’re actively experimenting with remote AI agents to push the boundaries of what’s possible in product development.OUR PROJECTSHere are a few from our portfolio:Nasdaq Private Market (Series C, Cybersecurity)- nasdaqprivatemarket.comBlackpoint Cyber (Series B, Finance) - blackpointcyber.comOpenLoop (Series A, Healthcare) - openloophealth.comTHE ROLEOur product development team is looking for an experienced Tech Lead who combines creative thinking, exceptional problem-solving skills, and technical expertise to own the technical buildout of the product. On each of our products, we have a dedicated team that is led by a Tech Lead, a Product Manager, and a Design Lead. Our teams are small and effective and range from 5 to 15 people.This role requires a combination of strong technical and leadership capabilities. You’ll be responsible for managing an engineering team (usually 3-7 engineers) owning the software architecture and infrastructure, engaging with the business to understand the product needs, and overseeing the technical direction and delivery.You’ll get support and guidance from our Head of Engineering and will also be part of our Engineering Leads Council where we consult large technical challenges and tech-related decisions that shape the startups we build. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our internal AI Guild, a community where engineers share insights, experiment with cutting-edge AI tools, and learn from one another.ResponsibilitiesLeadershipCollaborate with the Product Manager and Design Lead to align on the project’s goals and ensure the delivery of a seamless, performant front-end experience. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team cultureCreate and maintain an environment where your engineers are motivated, engaged, and constantly improving their skills. DevelopmentOwn the technical delivery of the project, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables align with the client's objectives. Select and update technologies that are most appropriate for the client's needs, ensuring they align with our standardsAssist the Product Manager in discovery refinement, ensuring that epics and user stories in the roadmap are refined, estimated, and prioritized in line with business goalsBe a hands-on contributor to the project, developing features together with the teamConduct regular code reviews to maintain code qualityOversee the overall software architectureProactively seek ways to improve the development process and team efficiencySkills & Requirements2+ years in a leadership role5+ years in engineering3+ years in building web applications using Node.js and ReactExperience in architecting software (for projects from scratch is a plus)Experience in setting up and maintaining hosting infrastructureStrong business acumen (experience in early-stage startups is a plus)Desire to learn new technologies and apply AI in your workflowStrong analytical and critical thinking skills for complex technical challengesWillingness to learn new technologiesProficiency in EnglishTECH STACKReact + Next.jsNode.jsTypescriptReact NativeGraphQL, tRPCMaterial UIPlaywrightGoogle Cloud PlatformPython (preferred but not essential)AI Tools: Figma MCP Server, Playwright MCP Server, Cursor, Remote AgentsNote: You don’t need experience with all the above technologies as we are happy to upskill in certain areas.BenefitsFlexible working hoursRemote working environmentMonthly payment in USD26 days off + 1 additional day for every year working with OAK’S LAB (capped at 30 days)Top-of-the-line MacBook and hardware budgetBudget to spend on your growth (books, courses, conferences)Free English lessonsTeam bonding, happy hours, online games, annual offsite trips‍Important Notice: OAK'S LAB communication, including interview requests and job offers, are only sent from an "@oakslab.com" or "@oaks-lab.com" email addresses (e.g., john@oakslab.com or john@oaks-lab.com). 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