Technical Lead

ABOUT SONATA SOFTWARE

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by our unique PlatformationTM framework. Our 6400 AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI -first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services.

Sonata’s AI-led modernization is enabled by a powerful suite of proprietary tools and assets. At the core is the Harmoni.AI Enterprise Platform, which includes AgentBridge-a governance and observability framework; Agent Builder-a development toolkit for fungible agents integrated into enterprise systems; and the Agent Marketplace-an internal ecosystem for modular, reusable agents.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata Software has a strong global presence, including key regions US, UK, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, DACH (Germany/Switzerland) & Nordics (Finland). We are a trusted partner of Fortune 500 companies in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; Healthcare and Lifesciences; Telecom, Media, and Technology; and Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution space.

Deep collaborations with partners like Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, and Snowflake strengthen our ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Our 30 years of partnership with Microsoft, and being part of the elite Microsoft Inner Circle, places us among the top 1% of global Microsoft partners. Sonata is now among the first companies to earn the Microsoft Frontier Partner Badge Also; Sonata Software is proud to achieve AWS Premier Tier Status in the AWS Partner Network.

Tech Lead – Full Stack

Location: Hybrid- New Jersey / New York / Washington DC area. Candidates are expected to be available to visit the New Jersey office and/or the client office (near Washington DC) on an occasional basis

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Full Stack Tech Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern web technologies, experience leading offshore teams, and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of full-stack applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to offshore development teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and releases.
• Actively contribute as a hands-on developer (coding, debugging, reviewing).
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standards.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across distributed/global teams.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 8 years of software engineering experience, including 3 years in technical leadership.
• Strong Python and Django expertise in distributed/multi-service systems and proficient in - Node.js, React, TypeScript, GraphQL
• Strong Docker and container orchestration experience (especially Docker Compose in local dev environments).
• Experience leading developer platform or internal tooling initiatives.
• Experience integrating frontend and backend systems in microfrontend and microservice architectures.
• Strong Linux and shell scripting skills; comfortable with Make-driven developer workflows.
• Proven ability to improve CI/CD reliability and automate quality checks.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Leadership & Delivery Experience

• Proven experience in leading offshore / distributed teams
• Strong track record of delivering projects on time and per requirements
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to manage priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations effectively

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Mentorship and team-building capabilities

Key Traits for Success

• Hands-on leader who leads by example
• Strong delivery focus and execution mindset
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams
• Passion for building scalable and high-quality products

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.