Tech Lead

Summary

Join Outliant's Winona Engineering team as a Tech Lead, providing technical direction and leadership for a team, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate daily with engineers, work with product managers and designers, and develop a comprehensive technical strategy. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Winona offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career advancement. This is a senior-level position focused on revolutionizing menopause care through innovative telehealth solutions. The company values diverse perspectives and offers a purpose-driven career.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience, including at least 1–2 years in a technical lead or equivalent leadership role
• Proven experience leading technical projects from inception to completion
• Mastery of relevant programming languages, frameworks, and development tools
• Strong experience using and working with Contentful
• Strong experience working with Webflow, WordPress, ReactJS, Javascript, AWS, and PostgreSQL
• Experience working with Nuxt.js
• Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns
• Expertise in agile development methodologies and project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and task delegation capabilities
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends
• Experience in process improvement and driving change within a team or organization

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership for a single team, making key decisions regarding architecture, frameworks, and tools
• Offer guidance and support to other engineers, facilitating their skill development through regular one-on-one meetings
• Proactively escalate issues to the Engineering Manager and Human Resources Director as needed
• Actively promote and contribute to a healthy, safe, and collaborative work environment
• Collaborate closely with engineers on a daily basis, contributing to hands-on coding and implementation efforts
• Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews, pair programming, and adherence to best practices
• Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical specifications
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues as they arise during development and deployment
• Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with product vision and broader business goals
• Make relevant tradeoffs between speed, scalability, and technical complexity when shaping product and engineering decisions
• Lead the technical team in architecting, designing, and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions
• Champion industry best practices in software development, ensuring consistent coding standards and process improvements
• Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex functionalities and system requirements
• Decompose complex technical challenges into clear, actionable tasks. Prioritize and manage the technical workload effectively
• Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor team members to support their technical growth and quality output
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication and peer learning
• Identify potential technical conflicts or bottlenecks early and resolve them independently or collaboratively
• Stay current with emerging technologies, evaluating their relevance and potential for improving the development process
• Comfortable presenting work and conducting demos for clients, with clear, confident communication
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain a professional audio and video setup suitable for remote collaboration and client interactions
• Maintain clear, organized, and up-to-date technical documentation to ensure team alignment and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Flexible hours, work wherever you choose
• Unlimited PTO
• Non-working holidays per country of residence
• Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions
• Salary increases and performance-based bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Monthly internet stipend
• Fun and casual work environment
• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings