Tech Lead at TalentSquare

Job Description

• We are seeking a Technical Lead to oversee a team of technology personnel focused on technical issues, including software development, product releases, and engineering tasks.
• In addition to hiring and training personnel, you will collaborate with teammates to identify and repair technical issues.
• You will also evaluate the team's work processes and best practices and implement changes to streamline operations.
• We are looking to bring in someone who can serve in a “CTO-like” capacity to bring in some level of engineering organization to help us achieve our mission.
• Work with engineering/product/design leaders to build the organizational and architectural vision and strategy, communicate with them to ensure alignment, and collaborate closely with the teams to bring it to fruition
• Think on the time scale of years but act on the time scale of weeks and quarters
• Maintain a high degree of situational awareness across teams and projects to identify the highest priorities and mitigate key risks
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and peers from other organizations in the company; represent the team at organizational-level stakeholder meetings
• Grow technical leaders by setting a positive example, providing opportunities to others, and mentoring people for success
• Experience in leading a successful team and working with designers
• Improve user integration by designing of state-of-the-art products
• Provide support to the developers with the product roadmaps to ensure that deadlines are met
• Scale the organizational knowledge by setting up knowledge transfer sessions or platforms for sharing expertise.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in building and releasing software.
• A self-driven and passionate individual with a zeal for see-through tasks.
• Track record in leading complex projects across multiple teams to successful completion.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in defining product / technical strategy.
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively influence stakeholders and lead with empathy.
• Upskill and motivate teammates through advising, mentoring, and sponsorship.
• Experience and familiarity with Fintech platforms [Someone with years of experience building fintech apps or working at a senior level building Fintech applications].