Tech Lead
- Worldwide
Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”
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Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.
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Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.
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World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.
Seniority Level: Senior
As a Tech Lead, you'll be a trusted advisor and own the entire technical lifecycle for assigned projects. You'll apply your broad range of specialized skills to tackle complex challenges, requiring innovative solutions and a deep understanding of technical concepts. You'll independently plan and execute project development, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts within the team.
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Has 6+ years of software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a tech lead or similar role.
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Proven track record of leading technical projects from inception to completion.
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Mastery of programming languages, frameworks, and development tools relevant to the role.
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Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns.
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Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
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Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
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Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
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Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
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Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members.
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Experience in delegating tasks, managing workloads, and providing constructive feedback.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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Ability to build and maintain relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
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Ability to adapt to changing technologies and stay current with industry trends.
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Experience in driving change and improving processes within a team or organization.
Technical Direction and Leadership
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Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and leadership for a single team, making key decisions regarding architecture, frameworks, and tools.
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Mentorship: Offer guidance and support to less experienced engineers, facilitating their skill development through regular one-on-one meetings.
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Issue Escalation: Proactively escalate issues to the Engineering Manager and Human Resources Director as needed.
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Work Environment Promotion: Actively work towards promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
Day-to-Day Engineering Collaboration
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Hands-On Contribution: Collaborate closely with engineers on a daily basis, contributing to coding efforts.
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Code Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex technical issues that arise during the development process.
Technical Strategy Development
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Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with the product vision and business goals.
Team Leadership and Management
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Team Leadership: Lead the technical team in architecting, designing, and building high-quality, scalable software solutions.
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Best Practices Advocacy: Champion best practices in software development and ensure adherence to coding standards.
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Innovative Solutions Implementation: Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex functionalities and requirements.
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Problem Breakdown and Task Management: Break down complex technical problems into actionable tasks, effectively prioritizing and managing the workload.
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Code Review and Mentorship: Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring team members on their technical growth.
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Team Collaboration and Support: Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team, motivating and mentoring engineers.
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Technical Workload Management: Manage and prioritize the technical workload to ensure efficient and effective development.
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Proactive Conflict Resolution: Anticipate and proactively address potential technical roadblocks, resolving most conflicts independently.
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Technology Trends Monitoring: Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends, evaluating and implementing solutions to improve development processes.
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As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
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Unlimited PTO.
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Non-working holidays per country of residence.
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Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.
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Referral bonuses.
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Mental health and well-being programs.
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Fun and casual work environment.
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Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.
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We are a diverse, global team! 🌍
Important Notice
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