Onshore Tech Lead

Job Title: Onshore Tech Lead

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Experience Required: 20+ Years

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Onshore Tech Lead with deep expertise in Node.js, AWS, Claude AI, Vercel, and DynamoDB to lead the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered solutions for a video technology platform. The ideal candidate should have strong domain knowledge in Video Encoding and Video Streaming, along with proven leadership experience managing onsite and offshore teams. The role involves solution architecture, AI adoption using Claude AI, client liaison, requirement gathering, analysis, system design, development, process automation, offshore team coordination, and driving engineering excellence while fostering a high-performance team culture.

Mandatory Skills:

• 20+ years of IT experience
• Strong expertise in Node.js (Mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Mandatory)
• Experience with Claude AI (Mandatory)
• Experience with Vercel
• Experience with DynamoDB
• Strong knowledge of Video Encoding (Mandatory)
• Experience with Video Streaming
• Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership
• AI-driven Development & Automation
• Client Management & Stakeholder Communication