Technical Lead

Company DescriptionPT Vortex Buana Edumedia is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations by breaking down barriers to learning and growth. Focused on the intersection of education and technology, we strive to transform competencies and drive momentum for change. We tackle various challenges by leveraging innovation and expertise to push the limits of educational transformation.Job DescriptionThe Technology Lead will play a crucial role in our progressive technology company's transition from startup to scale-up phase. This position involves leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving innovation in our educational technology solutions including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Assessment platforms, and ERP systems (ODOO-based). The role requires both strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to guide our engineering team toward excellenceResponsibilitiesLead major technical initiatives from architecture to deploymentChampion our debate culture: constructively criticize work across domains while maintaining accountability for excellent executionChallenge Product Design and Product Growth decisions with technical insights (20% of cross-functional engagement)Facilitate healthy technical debates while ensuring timely deliveryTranslate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersDemonstrate measurable improvement in code quality and team velocityProvide mentorship and show clear impact on team members' skill developmentBuild high-performing, autonomous engineering teamAchieve significant reduction in Solution Lead dependency for complex implementationsPlan and oversee software development lifecycle phasesManage project timelines, deliverables, and technical dependenciesIdentify and mitigate technical risks proactivelyProvide regular progress updates to Solution Lead and stakeholdersEnsure on-time, high-quality project deliveryReduce technical debt through systematic improvementsEstablish scalable technical architecture supporting business growth trajectorySuccessfully integrate AI/ML features optimizing customer experienceContribute to technology strategy and long-term technical roadmapCollaborate with Product teams on feasibility assessments, timelines, and technical trade-offsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)2-5 years of professional software development experienceProven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams (formal or informal)Track record of building scalable, maintainable applicationsExperience with modern software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum)Tech stack JavaScript/TypeScript: Strong proficiency (required)Understanding about Docker: Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (required) Understanding about Cloudflare Infrastructure: Deep knowledge of Cloudflare ecosystem including Workers, CDN, DNS, load balancing, and security features (critical requirement)Strong problem-solving and system architecture skillsExperience with version control systems (Git)Understanding of database design and optimizationStrong mentorship mindset with genuine investment in team growthExcellent communication skills in both technical and non-technical contextsAbility to give and receive constructive criticism professionallyProven ability to motivate and inspire team membersConflict resolution and decision-making capabilitiesDeep understanding of software development best practicesArchitectural thinking with focus on scalability and maintainabilityStrong analytical and troubleshooting abilitiesContinuous learning mindset to stay current with technology trendsPragmatic approach balancing innovation with practical delivery