Engineering Team Lead

Summary

Join Givebutter's Engineering team as a Team Lead to oversee backend engineering, deliver world-class software, mature engineering practices, and grow & lead a team of skilled engineers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in people management, mentorship, and clear communication
• Demonstrated success in hiring and developing remote engineering teams
• 5+ years of experience in building and deploying scalable production software
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Laravel and deep knowledge of PHP and Laravel trends and best practices
• 2+ years of experience managing system architecture with a focus on reliability, performance, and security

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CTO to develop and execute the backend engineering strategy
• Lead, manage, and mentor backend developers and contractor resources
• Own system architecture, ensuring code quality, performance, reliability, and security standards are met
• Improve internal engineering workflows, continually refining best practices
• Champion code quality across the team and uphold a high standard for maintainable and scalable solutions

Benefits

• Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the United States
• Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts
• Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership
• 401k: We offer access to a retirement planning account for all employees
• Vacation and Holiday: Take up to 15 days of paid vacation time per year plus additional days per year with the company. We also take off all 10+ Federal Holidays and provide 2 floating holidays
• Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology
• Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter
• Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities