Remote Tech Lead

Summary

Join us at SigFig as we empower everyone to achieve their life goals and ambitions with intuitive and customer-centric financial solutions. As a Tech Lead, you will guide and steer the development of our cutting-edge financial technology solutions, leading a team of engineers in designing, developing, and implementing innovative software solutions that drive our investment platform forward.

Requirements

• BTech/BE in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals - you understand data structures, algorithms, and software design practices
• Proven experience in defining architecture and leading software development projects
• 6+ years experience with frontend technologies including Typescript, Javascript, React, Saas, AngularJS, Bootstrap, and experience building large-scale responsive web applications
• 6+ years experience in server-side technologies such as Scala, Elixir, Java, AWS and experience building enterprise-grade scalable and performant applications
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities
• You have excellent communication skills and are able to clearly articulate your thoughts during verbal and written communications
• You understand the need for strong security, audits, and performance criteria that are associated with the banking and financial services industry

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software solutions
• Define and evolve the technical architecture of our software products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Drive frontend development initiatives using React, Typescript, Sass, Bootstrap, or other modern frontend frameworks, collaborating with UI/UX designers to deliver intuitive and engaging user experiences
• Drive backend development efforts using GraphQL, AWS, Scala, Akka, Elixir, Java, PHP, designing and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and quality assurance to ensure alignment on technical requirements, priorities, and timelines
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines, promoting code quality, reliability, and maintainability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, identifying areas for optimization, automation, and process enhancements
• Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and coding standards to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Interact with engineering members across the organization to ensure consistency in engineering practices and foster an active exchange of ideas

Benefits

• Tax-friendly Compensation
• Liberal Leave Policy
• Medical cover for the family, including parents
• Quarterly Wellness Benefit
• WFH Allowance
• Mobile/Internet subsidy (for smooth WFH experience)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program