Tech Lead

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified
• Seniority Level: Senior Level

As a Tech Lead at Outliant, you will serve as a trusted advisor, taking ownership of the entire technical lifecycle for your assigned projects. You will leverage your specialized skills to address complex challenges with innovative solutions, requiring a deep understanding of technical concepts. You will independently plan and execute project development, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts within the team.

About Outliant

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based digital product development and startup consulting company. Our diverse team of creators uses exceptional skills and talents to build seamless digital products. We foster a work-play energy that supports individual growth and encourages creativity and "thinking outside the box."

Our Core Values:

• Pursuit of Excellence: We are competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional. We strive to attract, retain, and empower the best people.
• Startup Mentality: With startup culture deep in our DNA, we move faster, are more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels.
• World-Class Remote Collaboration: As a 100% remote company with no offices, we require our people to excel in this remote structure.

Responsibilities

Technical Direction and Leadership:

• 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.

Day-to-Day Engineering Collaboration:

• 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.

Technical Strategy Development:

• 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.

Team Leadership and Management:

• 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.