Location: Remote | ContractAbout Rare Design LabsWe’re a design-and-engineering studio that ships bespoke products across all domains; fintech, e-commerce, travel, lifestyle, SaaS, and more.Every project is unique, but the mandate is constant: deliver world-class digital experiences, end to end.We’re looking for a Technical Lead who can own the entire technology stack for multiple client projects, architecture, code, infrastructure, delivery, and team mentorship.What You’ll OwnFull-stack architecture & delivery for web, mobile (React Native), and backend services.Technical leadership of small, senior engineering pods—code reviews, mentoring, hiring input.DevOps & cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure): IaC, CI/CD, monitoring, security, compliance.Third-party integrations (payment gateways, banking APIs, analytics, AI/ML services).Stakeholder communication: translate client requirements into technical roadmaps, budgets, and risk plans.Quality & performance standards: set coding guidelines, testing practices, and SLAs across projects.Must-Haves8+ years professional software engineering, 3+ years in a lead or architect role.Proven record delivering complete products (mobile + backend + cloud) in at least two different domains.Deep expertise in one major backend language (Node.js, Go, Python, Java, etc.) and modern frontend/mobile stacks (React, React Native, TypeScript).Hands-on cloud and DevOps skills: Docker/K8s, Terraform/CloudFormation, observability tooling.Strong communication—comfortable running client calls, tech workshops, and internal stand-ups.Nice-to-HavesFintech expertise: payment gateway orchestration, banking/ledger systems, reconciliation, PCI-DSS or PSD2 compliance.Experience with super-app or modular micro-frontend architectures (Tencent, Grab, Gojek, etc.).Background in high-security or high-compliance environments (GDPR, SOC 2).Exposure to AI/ML pipelines, real-time data streaming, or Web3 integrations.Why Rare Design Lab?Project diversity: no two builds are the same—ideal for curious problem-solvers.Technical autonomy: define stacks, tools, and workflows from the ground up.Small, senior team: decisions in hours, not weeks.Remote-first: work wherever you’re most productive.Ready to Lead?Email (subject: “Technical Lead – Rare Design Lab”) with:Résumé / LinkedInPortfolio or brief case study of one product you led end to end (architecture diagram welcome)Earliest start date & compensation expectationsWe review applications continuously and will reach out to schedule a discussion if there’s a fit.Let’s build exceptional products—end to end—together.
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Technical Lead - Contract