Part-Time Tech Lead (m/f/d) Mobile App & Platform

Build the Future of Live Entertainment. Most people still discover events the same way they did 10 years ago: through social media noise, scattered websites, and endless searching. We believe there is a better way. At Louco, we are building an AI-powered platform that redefines how people discover experiences, connect with communities, and create unforgettable moments in real life. Our vision is ambitious: to become the intelligent layer between millions of people and the live entertainment industry. Backed by investors and preparing for our next growth phase, we are looking for a Part-Time Tech Lead who wants more than just another freelance project. We are looking for someone who wants to help shape a product from the ground up, influence strategic technology decisions, lead talented developers, and leave a lasting impact on an industry that has barely changed in decades. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving complex challenges, building scalable technology, and turning bold ideas into reality, we'd love to meet you. Your Mission We are looking for a proactive Tech Lead who takes ownership of our technology landscape and drives execution across our mobile app, web platform, and backend ecosystem. You will serve as the primary technical counterpart to our founders, Product Manager, and development team, ensuring that business goals are translated into scalable and high-quality technical solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in startups, thinking strategically, solving technical challenges, and leading developers without unnecessary bureaucracy. Tasks • Act as the technical owner of the Louco platform • Lead and support our development team in day-to-day execution • Serve as the bridge between business, product, and engineering • Translate business requirements into technical solutions and development tasks • Work closely with Product Management to define technical requirements and priorities • Review architecture decisions, code quality, scalability, and technical feasibility • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and release planning • Identify technical risks and proactively propose solutions • Support API integrations with external partners and third-party platforms • Coordinate technical implementation across mobile app, backend, and web platform • Ensure development follows best practices and quality standards • Drive continuous improvement of development processes and workflows • Evaluate and introduce modern technologies, AI tools, and automation opportunities • Support QA processes, feature validation, and release readiness Requirements Required Experience • Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Product Owner, or similar leadership role in software development environments • Strong experience leading, mentoring, and coordinating development teams • Experience acting as the bridge between business stakeholders, product management, and engineering teams • Hands-on experience managing and delivering mobile application projects (iOS and Android) • Experience working with Flutter-based applications • Strong understanding of modern web, mobile, and backend architectures • Solid knowledge of REST APIs, third-party integrations, authentication systems, and platform ecosystems • Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, backlog management, and release management • Experience using Jira and modern project management tools • Understanding of cloud infrastructure, scalability, performance optimization, and software architecture • Experience coordinating QA testing, feature validation, and production releases • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken) Nice to Have • Experience with AI-powered products, recommendation systems, or machine learning-driven applications • Familiarity with AI tools that improve software development, productivity, and automation • Experience with Supabase, Firebase, AWS, or modern cloud platforms • Experience in startups or early-stage companies • Experience with event, marketplace, SaaS, consumer, or platform businesses • Experience scaling products from early-stage growth to larger user bases What We Expect • Strong ownership mentality and accountability for outcomes • A builder mindset with a passion for creating products, solving problems, and driving execution • Startup or early-stage company mentality - comfortable working in fast-moving environments with changing priorities • Ability to make pragmatic decisions and balance speed, quality, and scalability • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges • Ability to challenge assumptions, identify risks early, and propose better solutions • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution • Comfortable working close...