Tech lead
A Tech Lead is a technical expert who supervises a team of developers. They ensure the quality and architecture of projects while guiding and mentoring the members of their team.
The Tech Lead, or lead developer, is responsible for the technical development of web projects. As IT experts, they are proficient in a wide range of web programming software. They manage a team of developers, ensure the quality of the technologies used and anticipate future developments.
This manager combines technical expertise and leadership. He or she participates in the development of the technical design of products, supervises the testing phases and writes the technical documentation. In addition to their technical skills, they manage and motivate their team, work with other departments and ensure that projects meet deadlines and company requirements.
This job belongs to the field of project management.
"One of the biggest technical challenges was migrating data from customers' old sites to the new platform they wanted to operate."
Sébastien L - Lead Fullstack Developer at Inforca's digital agency.
The Tech Lead masters computer languages, depending on the company's stack (React, NodeJS, Java, Symphony, etc.). They must have IT skills in data, information systems and computer networks. Project management and team management skills. Fluency in technical English.
Tech Leads have excellent managerial skills, are good listeners and have good interpersonal skills. He or she is a good team player, creative, energetic and has exemplary organisational skills. As well as being able to make proposals, they must have great humility and natural leadership.
Tech Leads must be good communicators, able to explain concepts to a variety of technical and functional audiences. Pedagogy is essential to support the development of the team's skills, and they must be able to stand back and analyse problems or requests.
To become a Tech Lead, you need the equivalent of 2 or 5 years' higher education, with a focus on technical and managerial skills to meet the demands of the role. Here are a few examples of the training courses available:
After several years' experience, a tech lead may move into technical or managerial roles. The most logical next step is to become Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Depending on what motivates them, they may become Technical Architects, specialising in the design of technical systems and infrastructures.