Lead Software Engineer (MERN)

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced  Lead Engineer  with a proven track record of architecting and delivering complex SaaS applications. This role will be responsible for driving the technical vision, leading architectural decision-making, and ensuring our platform is built for scale and resilience. You will work hands-on with modern technologies including the  MERN stack, AWS cloud services, microservices, and serverless computing, while also providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

This is a critical leadership role for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and guiding teams through technical challenges.

About Codewing

Codewing Solutions is a product-first company based in Kathmandu. Our software products power businesses in over 165 countries — from travel operators to bloggers and entrepreneurs.

Our portfolio includes:

• Tripcart – SaaS platform for travel agencies
• WP Travel Engine – WordPress plugin for booking websites
• Rara Themes, Blossom Themes, and WP Delicious – trusted by millions globally

Tripcart is growing fast, and we need a lead engineer to scale it to the next level.

Location and Compensation

Location: In-office (Codewing, Chandol, Kathmandu)

Position Open: 1

Salary: 17 - 23 lakhs per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical architecture of our SaaS platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead the design and implementation of  microservices  and  serverless solutions  on AWS.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering Leadership to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Guide and mentor engineers across teams, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Contribute hands-on to development in  PHP, JavaScript, and Python, with deep involvement in MERN stack-based applications.
• Establish best practices for code quality, system design, security, and deployment.
• Make critical architectural decisions that influence product direction and long-term maintainability.
• Champion cloud-native development patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Support the scaling of our SaaS offerings to handle increasing user and data demands.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in  Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Familiar in  PHP, JavaScript, and Python.
• Proven experience building and scaling applications using the  MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).
• Hands-on experience with  AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, API Gateway).
• Strong knowledge of  microservices  and  serverless architectures.
• Demonstrated success making key  technical and architectural decisions.
• Previous experience in a  technical leadership role with responsibility for mentoring and guiding engineering teams.
• Experience developing and scaling  SaaS solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with  infrastructure as code  (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with  event-driven architectures  and message queues (SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to  CI/CD pipelines  and DevOps automation.
• Strong understanding of security and compliance in cloud-native SaaS environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Perks & Benefits

• Work with a passionate product team solving real-world problems
• 5 working days
• Medical and Accidental Insurance
• Dashain Bonus
• Referral Incentives
• Free lunch and snacks
• Unlimited coffee and tea
• Flexible working hours
• Annual Performance Appraisal
• Performance Bonus
• Social Security Fund (SSF)
• 30 days paid leave annually
• Training and Engagement Programs (futsal, office trips, etc)
• Opportunities to attend local and international events

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about building impactful technology and leading teams that thrive on excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via this form: https://codewing.co/application-form/