Lead Software Engineer I

Summary

Join Best Egg's Engineering and Enterprise Architecture team as a Lead Software Engineer and contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality software products. You will lead a team of software engineers through the entire development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, collaborating with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders. The role requires experience in various technologies, including Python or Java, RESTful applications, Docker, and Kubernetes. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery, identifying MVP features, and managing risks and dependencies. Success in this role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for agile methodologies and continuous improvement. Best Egg offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, mathematics, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
• 1+ years of experience as a lead or senior software engineer
• Experience developing and delivering features/capabilities using one or more of the following: Python, Java Enterprise
• Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases concepts including query syntax
• Experience in building RESTful applications and shipping via Docker and or Kubernetes; exposure to Helm is a plus
• Proven track record of working with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to understand the scope of a project and break down work for your team while guiding them through execution
• Capable of innovation, clever problem solving, and high-quality rapid delivery
• Exposure to and understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment concepts
• High self-efficacy, highly motivated, well-organized, capable of developing and executing a sprint plan, and able to communicate status effectively
• Passionate about reducing manual and repetitive work when designing and building tools used by internal colleagues
• Practitioner of Agile methodologies (XP, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Continuous Improvement)
• Ability to succeed within a cross-functional team emphasizing Collective Ownership in a fast-paced environment
• Be confident and willing to challenge the status quo but also willing to concede and execute other’s ideas when necessary
• Capable of teaching and learning from others to promote continuity of knowledge and personal development
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver software iteratively and incrementally
• Perform Unit Test, Integration Tests, and implement supporting testing utilities
• Interpret, confirm, and/or challenge business requirements and document technical requirements
• Conform to organizational best practices for program styling, documentation, refactoring, and unit testing
• Participate in group knowledge sharing as both a consumer and supplier of knowledge

Benefits

• Pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans with a competitive company matching program
• Generous paid time-off plans including vacation, personal/sick time, paid short--term and long-term disability leaves, paid parental leave, and paid company holidays
• Multiple health care plans to choose from, including dental and vision options
• Flexible Spending Plans for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, wellness platforms, employee assistance programs, and Health Advocate programs
• Other great discounted benefits include identity theft protection, pet insurance, fitness center reimbursements, and many more!