We are seeking an entrepreneurial Tech Lead to build, lead, and mentor our foundational engineering team. This is a "player-coach" role for a hands-on leader who is passionate about building both great products and great teams. You will be responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, from architectural design and hands-on coding to deployment and maintenance. Initially, you will manage a small, agile team consisting of a Backend Developer, a Frontend Developer, and a Product Owner. You will take ownership of a new web and mobile platform currently being launched with a consultant and will be instrumental in its future development, as well as architecting and executing the roadmap for subsequent technology solutions.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies.Demonstrable experience in building, leading, or mentoring a technical team.Solid understanding and hands-on experience with DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing).Deep knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) concepts and tools (e.g., monitoring, logging, performance tuning).Expertise in web security principles and best practices.Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment within an established firm.