Technical Lead – Full Stack (Next.js / TypeScript / Python)

Full-time | Remote (Sri Lanka ) | Reports to Founder

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, senior Technical Lead to take full ownership of the frontend and system integration of our property analysis product.

This is not just a “ticket-taker” role. You’ll be responsible for architecting and building out the product end-to-end, from the front-end application layer through to API integrations and deployment. You’ll also work closely with the founder and a UI/UX designer to bring the product to life — and have the flexibility and capability to lead other builds and projects in parallel when the opportunity arises.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer with strong product thinking who wants autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to shape real-world software that improves decision-making for property buyers.

What We’re Building

We’re building a Property Analysis & Decision Support Tool that helps home buyers, investors, and buyer's agents quickly assess if a property is a good fit — based on their specific buying goal.

The platform uses a custom-built scoring system to rank properties across metrics like capital growth, rental yield, lifestyle fit, and development potential — integrating live property listings, suburb-level data (e.g. vacancy, yield, infrastructure), and behavioural profiles. Think of it as a “smart property comparison engine” + report builder that combines data, AI, and clean UI.

The vision is to become a “Decision OS for Property Buyers” — with both a consumer and B2B tool, layered with explainable AI, embedded education, and integrations into agents, brokers, and government platforms.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js (App Router), React 18+, TypeScript
• Styling: MUI
• Auth: Auth.js / OAuth2

Backend

• RESTful Python APIs (FastAPI preferred; Flask/Django also used)
• MongoDB and PostgreSQL for data
• Integration with third-party APIs (e.g. property & investment data sources)

Infrastructure

• Vercel (primary) and AWS (EC2/S3/IAM/CloudFront/Lambda as needed)
• CI/CD via GitHub Actions
• Strong Git workflows (branches, PRs, tags, release flow)

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the frontend — build, ship, and maintain core features
• Integrate dynamic data and scoring logic from backend and ML models
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment environments
• Handle auth, environment config, secrets, and platform uptime
• Collaborate with our UI/UX designer and data science engineer
• Architect and execute secure, performant, modular frontend systems
• Interface with backend APIs and build robust error-handling flows
• Scope and estimate timelines for features and app improvements
• Support occasional external builds (client MVPs, small tools) when required
• Think proactively about edge cases, infrastructure, and dev process
• Contribute to a culture of ownership, velocity, and clear communication

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

• 3–5+ years of full-time professional experience in frontend or full-stack roles
• Strong knowledge of Next.js, React, and TypeScript
• Experience with Python-based backends and RESTful integration
• Ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Familiarity with deployment and hosting on Vercel or AWS
• Strong Git knowledge — branching, rebasing, PR etiquette, release tagging
• Strong understanding of frontend auth flows, OAuth, and secure API consumption
• High attention to detail and ownership — you don’t just code, you care about outcome
• Clear communication and ability to work autonomously
• Comfortable working with a non-technical founder (you'll help shape decisions)

Bonus Points

• Experience with edge rendering, caching, and performance tuning
• Exposure to AWS Lambda, Cognito, or containerisation (Docker)
• Experience building internal dashboards, low-latency tools, or analytics apps
• Prior experience collaborating with design systems or figma handoffs
• Passion for property, finance, or data-driven decision-making

Mindset & Culture Fit

We're not building fluff — we’re building tools that solve real-world problems. You'll do well in this role if you:

• Enjoy the autonomy to lead and execute — while being part of a small, sharp team
• Are able to think like a product owner, not just a developer
• Have a bias for clean, scalable, well-tested builds, not shortcuts
• Are open to client-facing communication or delivery when needed
• Prefer clear communication, low-ego collaboration, and high accountability
• Are excited to grow with a company building powerful, long-term products

📍Location & Commitment

• Full-time role (40 hrs/week)
• Hybris — 1 day in office, 4 days remote - Sri Lankan Time Zone (IST +8:00)
• Long-term commitment preferred

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, apply with:

• Your CV or portfolio
• A short note on one product or tool you’ve owned end-to-end
• Links to your GitHub or any relevant projects