Remote Technical Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join our growing team as a Technical Lead - Backend Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure. In this leadership role, you will contribute your technical expertise, guide and mentor junior engineers, and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer with a strong track record of building and maintaining high-quality, scalable software systems
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role within a software development team
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Go, Java, or Python
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols, standards, and best practices
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and familiarity with IAM services and features
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and distributed systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build integrations with services like AWS, GCP, Azure and resources like Box, Hashicorp, Databricks
• Lead a team of backend software engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to help them grow their skills and expertise
• Drive the technical direction for assigned projects, defining architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and quality principles
• Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance the team's capabilities and stay ahead of the curve
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and security experts to define requirements and architect solutions that meet business objectives and security standards
• Integrate with third-party identity providers and directory services, such as Active Directory, LDAP, and AWS IAM
• Implement logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to ensure visibility and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in identity and access management, and leverage them to drive innovation and improve our platform

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity packages
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Parental leave
• Flexible Time Off
• Monthly Connectivity Stipend