Published: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:50:06 GMT
Outliant is a US-based digital product development and startup consulting company with a diverse team of culturally diverse creators. We are currently seeking a Tech Lead to join our fully remote team. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for providing technical direction and leadership for assigned projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring code quality. We value excellence, a startup mentality, and world-class remote collaboration in our team members.
Core Values:
– Pursuit of Excellence: We strive for exceptionalism and continuously push ourselves to be the best.
– Startup Mentality: Our company began with 5 startup founders and we embrace this culture in everything we do.
– World-Class Remote Collaboration: We are a 100% remote company and require our team members to excel in this environment.
Seniority Level: Senior
About the Role:
As a Tech Lead, you will be a trusted advisor and own the entire technical lifecycle of assigned projects. You will utilize your specialized skills to tackle complex challenges, requiring innovative solutions and a deep understanding of technical concepts. You will independently plan and execute project development, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts within the team.
Qualifications:
– 6+ years of software development experience, with 1-2 years in a tech lead or similar role
– Proven track record of leading technical projects from inception to completion
– Mastery of programming languages, frameworks, and development tools relevant to the role
– Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns
– Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
– Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools
– Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
– Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
– Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions
– Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly
– Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
– Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members
– Experience in delegating tasks, managing workloads, and providing constructive feedback
– Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
– Ability to build and maintain relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients
– Ability to adapt to changing technologies and stay current with industry trends
– Experience in driving change and improving processes within a team or organization
Responsibilities:
Technical Direction and Leadership:
– Provide technical direction and leadership for a single team, making key decisions regarding architecture, frameworks, and tools
– Offer guidance and support to less experienced engineers, facilitating their skill development through regular one-on-one meetings
– Proactively escalate issues to the Engineering Manager and Human Resources Director as needed
– Actively work towards promoting a healthy and safe work environment
Day-to-Day Engineering Collaboration:
– Collaborate closely with engineers on a daily basis, contributing to coding efforts
– Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices
– Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications
– Troubleshoot complex technical issues that arise during the development process
Technical Strategy Development:
– Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with the product vision and business goals
Team Leadership and Management:
– Lead the technical team in architecting, designing, and building high-quality, scalable software solutions
– Champion best practices in software development and ensure adherence to coding standards
– Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex functionalities and requirements
– Break down complex technical problems into actionable tasks, effectively prioritizing and managing the workload
– Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring team members on their technical growth
– Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team, motivating and mentoring engineers
– Manage and prioritize the technical workload to ensure efficient and effective development
– Anticipate and proactively address potential technical roadblocks, resolving most conflicts independently
– Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends, evaluating and implementing solutions to improve development processes
What’s in it for you?
– Unlimited PTO
– Non-working holidays per country of residence
– Salary increases and performance-based bonuses
– Referral bonuses
– Mental health and well-being programs
– Fun and casual work environment
– Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings
– We are a diverse, global team!
Important Notice:
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