Software Tech Lead

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for leading high performing front-end engineering team(s) to build innovative customer experiences on the App, as well as the websites.
As a leader on the team, this role will work to help the team prioritize, build, and ship the most impactful features to our customers. The ideal candidate is a technical professional who has experience developing incredible customer experiences, while serving as a mentor to help guide and train other engineers on the team.
 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Contribute to the technical direction, execution and final decisions for all software solutions created (includes information architecture, software architecture, software design, testing, automation, analytics and instrumentation).
Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas.
Improve the quality and performance of all existing and new software solutions.
Develop an organization that supports outcome-based delivery, resolving technical debt, responding to production issues, improving quality, and investing in predictability.
Monitors production data and user testing to make data-driven decisions.
Analyze, revise and document difficulties in existing system logic.
Lead multiple teams spanning various technical disciplines including but not limited to web and app development and testing.
Manage high performing teams by leading, developing, training, hiring, and providing effective coaching to attract and foster talent.
Regularly attending team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to issues.
Take ownership and make technical decisions on software development projects.
Develop and implement software according to proposals.
Estimate scope of work and implement software proposals.
Keep current with trends and technological innovations in the industry in order to contribute to the execution of proofs-of-concept for new approaches.
Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to define and develop technology strategy, technology standards, roadmaps, and practices.
Participate in collaborations with business and technical teams to review conflicts/gaps between functional goals and existing capabilities.
Adhere to best practices for code development, version control, continuous integration/delivery, and test/build automation.
Comfortable defining and evangelizing mobile app and web technologies across the organization.
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Thorough understanding of software engineering and object-oriented design principles
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of front-end development across mobile app and web technologies.
Experience with TypeScript-based frontend web development frameworks.
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, GraphQL, and OO Design
Strong understanding of best practices in front-end web and app application architecture and development
Ability to take ownership and make technical decisions on software development projects.
Proven analytical skills to solve complex technology and business problems.
Inquisitive nature. Eager to explore new concepts and approaches.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to peers within the organization
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and independently multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
Ability to show good judgment, initiative and to accomplish job duties.
Strong business sense and sense of urgency to achieve business results.
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Aptitude and eagerness to learn from a new environment and make an impact quickly.
Strong knowledge of software development and delivery
Ability to supervise and motivate others.
Responsible for cod