Lviv IT Cluster is the largest business association of tech companies in Ukraine, uniting over 300 leading tech companies and 100,000 tech professionals. We create opportunities for industry growth, drive innovation, and protect the interests of the tech business.

We are currently looking for a Tech Lead who will coordinate the team’s work on several products and ensure the creation of clear and understandable technical documentation.

🎯 Your Role

Provide technical leadership for the team: from architectural decisions (AWS/Azure, React, Node.js/NestJS) to delivery quality, ensuring the timely release of an MVP that meets non-functional requirements (security, scalability, reliability).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of the project’s technical direction and participation in strategic architecture planning;
• Defining the product’s technical roadmap and synchronizing key technical decisions – from ADRs to encryption standards and handling of PII;
• Architectural art direction: AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, API layers (GraphQL/REST), and selecting optimal data-related services;
• Development and ongoing maintenance of system components;
• Mentorship of backend and frontend teams, participation in code reviews and engineering rituals: design sessions, tech retros;
• Responsibility for engineering KPIs (Lead Time, CFR, uptime) and their monitoring through relevant tools;
• Coordination of platform integrations with external systems;
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.

🎯 Key Requirements

Hard Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in building cloud SaaS, including 2+ years in a Tech Lead role;
• Practical experience with Azure or AWS and Kubernetes GitOps;
• Strong proficiency in Node.js/NestJS, React/TypeScript at a level that allows for code pairing;
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices: IaC (Terraform/Bicep), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), SAST/DAST, Secrets management;
• Experience managing small teams, conducting performance reviews, and creating growth plans;
• Familiarity with modern technologies and practical experience using AI tools;
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and readiness to apply flexible practices in team management and product development;
• Fluent in English at B2+ (Upper Intermediate) level or above.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to delegate and explain complex technical concepts in simple terms;
• Analytical thinking and ability to work in a multitasking environment;
• Proactivity and accountability for results.

Will be an advantage:

• Experience launching B2B products;
• Understanding of SEO principles, SSR, and performance optimization;
• Certifications;
• Experience with event-driven architectures and analytical pipelines.

What prospects are waiting for you in Lviv IT Cluster:

• Comfortable office in Lviv, located near Stryiskyi Park, or in Kyiv, located in the city center near the “Arsenalna” metro station;
• Access to conferences, webinars, and workshops to enhance your hard and soft skills; IT Club Loyalty – access to the largest loyalty program for IT professionals; 
• Vacation – 20 business days, 14 business days of paid sick leave, and public holidays;
• L&D program – possibility of reimbursement for professional training, corporate library;
• Ownership culture – opportunity to propose and implement your own ideas: process improvements, automation, or new approaches; 
• Team support and a lively atmosphere.

Additional important details:

• Full-time employment;
• Work hours are 10:00 – 19:00, Monday to Friday;
• Work in a hybrid or remote format;
• Our offices are located at Kyiv (Arsenalna metro, Creative States coworking) or Lviv (3 Ulas Samchuk Street);
• We provide a computer, office equipment, and necessary software for work.

📌We review all resumes within a week. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive feedback from our team.