Lead Engineer-Project Lead / Technical Lead

Actively Reviewing the Applications

NeST Digital

India, Kerala, Kochi Full-Time On-site

Posted 2 months ago • Apply by May 4, 2026

Job Description

Job Description: Project Lead / Technical Lead

Mandatory Qualifications

At least 8+ years of overall experience with a strong track record of leading technical teams and projects.
Proven track record of managing client communication.
Played a Project Lead or Technical Lead role extensively, with recent exposure to project coordination and delivery oversight.
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, understand system components and dependencies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful execution.
Responsible for planning, monitoring, and driving execution of project deliverables, ensuring alignment with timelines and quality goals.
Strong understanding of technical architectures, design, and development lifecycle in product engineering – from concept to deployment.
Leverages SDLC knowledge and technical expertise to identify risks and issues early and work with the team to resolve them proactively.
Supports effort estimation, task planning, and contributes to resource allocation based on project needs.
Good grasp of change management and risk mitigation principles.
Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to manage expectations and ensure transparency in delivery.

Desired Skills

Hands-on experience in .NET, MS SQL, CI/CD, DevOps tools, and microservices-based architecture.
Solid experience working in Agile teams and participating in sprints, reviews, and retrospectives.
Proficient with tools such as Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or other project tracking and collaboration tools.
Experience in effort estimation using industry-standard methods.
Demonstrated capability in mentoring and leading teams of 5+ members.
Exposure to the Payments and Financial Services domain is a plus.