Job Description:
A lead web developer is responsible for building and scaling high-performance, web applications and platform services.
This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and people management, with responsibility for delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that support real-time and data-
intensive workflows.
You will work closely with Product, Architecture, and Operations teams to define technical direction, drive delivery, and ensure engineering excellence across distributed teams.
Why Join Petrolink?
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering continuous learning, training, and clear paths for advancement within our organization.
- Innovative Projects: Work on exciting, challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology in the Oil and Gas sector.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Engage with a multi-disciplinary team where your voice and ideas are valued.
- Long-Term Opportunities: Build a lasting career with us, supported by ongoing opportunities for growth and progression.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Own the architecture and design of scalable, high-availability web platforms and services
- Lead design discussions, perform architectural reviews, and make key technical decisions
- Define and enforce engineering standards, coding practices, and system design principles
- Drive adoption of modern architectures, including microservices and event-driven systems
Platform Engineering & Delivery
- Design and build web applications using modern frameworks (Angular/React) and backend services
(Node.js or similar) - Develop and scale distributed systems with a focus on performance, resilience, and observability
- Define API strategies and integration patterns across services and external systems
- Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines and high-quality release processes
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing distributed engineering team
- Provide hands-on technical guidance across all levels of experience
- Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Execution & Stakeholder Management
- Own delivery timelines, technical risks, and quality outcomes across projects
- Work closely with Product Managers, QA, and Operations to align on priorities and execution
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Evaluate new technologies, tools, and architectural approaches
- Drive improvements in engineering processes, system performance, and developer productivity
- Promote best practices in documentation, testing, and maintainability
Qualification:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in full-stack web development
- Proven expertise in modern frontend frameworks (Angular and/or React)
- Strong backend development experience (Node.js or similar technologies)
- Demonstrated experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)Strong understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar) and containerized deployments
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architectures
- Experience with databases including PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Oracle, and NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
- Knowledge of additional backend technologies (e.g., .NET/C#)
- Experience building frameworks, reusable platform components, or developer tooling
At Petrolink, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover real opportunities for advancement and ongoing learning. Join a company with a proven track record of employee retention, where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.