Technical Lead

A US-based company providing world-class consulting services to businesses on culture and workplace engagement is looking for a Tech Lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting technical problems and developing software updates and fixes. The company's cutting-edge services enable businesses across industries to focus on performance, culture, and innovation as the foundation for long-term success. This is a great opportunity for developers with strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence without authority. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of technology-enabled applications and products
• Lead the specification and design phases of the software development life cycle 
• Play a significant role in delivering high-quality solutions that meet technical specifications, customer and market needs
• Design requirements both in the initial product and in all product enhancements
• Collaborate closely with Head of Product on project, operational, and strategic risks and opportunities, along with corrective action plans
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and ensure all initiatives are aligned with both the product and business roadmap
• Ideate and design technical solutions for the product MVP and enhancements
• Be the go-to person for the development team, schedule and facilitate weekly meetings (or more regularly as needed) 
• Manage the platform development sprints and facilitate internal planning/review as needed
• Oversee the technical aspects of the project, including quality control, deliverables, and timeline
• Monitor the ecosystem and identify current and emerging trends and technology to inject new insights for specific use cases
• Help develop and implement user feedback assessment and other evaluation techniques to inform current and future iterations of the product
• Embrace design thinking, Lean startup approaches, and Agile principles

 Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience as a software engineer
• Deep, strategic knowledge of server-side or full-stack programming, with a focus on performance and scale 
• Familiar with toolsets such as Jira, Confluence, and HelpScout
• Prior experience working with and managing third-party service providers is preferred
• Passion for helping businesses transform and enjoy finding solutions to hard problems
• Strong experience leading small to large projects
• Have a well-rounded technical background in software development
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by fluidity or changing priorities
• Competency in not just developing and driving project initiatives but also the ability to roll up your sleeves and get the job done
• Expert at incorporating diverse perspectives, managing complex sets of requirements, and finding optimal solutions to technical problems