Software Engineer Team Lead

Job Description

Software Engineer Team Lead

Where you’ll work

India (Bangalore or Remote)

Engineering at GoTo

At GoTo, we’re passionate about building powerful, flexible-work software that empowers individuals to thrive professionally and personally. We’re also dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone’s unique perspective is valued. When you join a GoTo product team, you’ll play a vital role in this process, seeing your work used by millions of users worldwide. With plenty of opportunities for growth and learning, blaze your own trail with us.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend/fullstack engineers (4–10 members)
• Own end-to-end frontend and fullstack architecture across projects
• Drive design decisions for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems
• Define best practices for Next.js, API integration, and headless CMS architecture
• Ensure proper implementation of SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies
• Lead technical discussions and solution design with stakeholders

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend/fullstack engineers
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards
• Ensure high engineering quality and accountability within the team
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, UI teams, and business stakeholders.
• Drive sprint planning, estimation, documentation, and project governance

Development (Hands-on)

• Contribute to development using Next.js (mandatory), React
• Build and review backend services using Node.js (preferred), .NET
• Design and integrate REST/GraphQL APIs
• Support critical production issues and complex debugging

Headless CMS & Personalization

• Lead integration with headless CMS platforms (Sitecore XM Cloud / JSS preferred)
• Drive CMS-based dynamic rendering and component-driven architecture
• Implement personalization strategies using CDP, A/B testing, or AI-driven recommendations

Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with engineering manager, product owner, designers, QA and cross-functional teams
• Own sprint planning, estimation, and delivery commitments
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality features
• Communicate technical solutions effectively to stakeholders

AI & Innovation

• Drive adoption of AI tools and automation in development workflows
• Explore AI-driven personalization and optimization opportunities
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–12 years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a lead role
• Expertise in Node.js/.NET, Next.js, React
• Strong understanding of API-driven architecture and CMS integration
• Deep understanding of SSR, SSG, and ISR
• Experience with performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong experience with Sitecore AI, Sitecore Personalize, CDP, and Experience Platform.
• Hands-on experience with Next.js, React, and headless Sitecore development.
• Deep knowledge of Sitecore XM Cloud and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong understanding of personalization, A/B testing, experimentation, and optimization.
• Experience with REST APIs, Graph Ql, Azure DevOps CI/CD.
• Experience with Vercel deployments
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skill

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Sitecore Personalize / CDP
• Cloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP
• A/B testing and analytics tools

What We Offer

At GoTo, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to fit your life—at work and beyond. Here are just some of the benefits and perks you can expect when you join our team:

• Comprehensive health benefits, life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and quarterly self-care days and no meeting days
• Tuition and reading reimbursement programs to support your continuous learning and professional growth
• Thrive Global Wellness Program, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as One to One Wellness Coaching
• Employee programs—including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), GoTo Gives, and our charitable matching program—to amplify your connection and impact
• GoTo performance bonus program to celebrate your impact and contributions
• Monthly remote work stipend to support your home office expenses.

At GoTo, you’ll find the flexibility, resources, and support you need to thrive—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You’ll work towards a shared goal with an open-minded, cohesive team that’s greater than the sum of its parts. We’re committed to creating an inclusive space for everyone, because we know unique perspectives make us a stronger company and community. Join us and be part of a company that invests in your future, where together we’ll Be Real, Think Big, Move Fast, Keep Growing, and stay Customer Obsessed .Learn more.