The company

The role

• Architect and design technical solutions: Lead the design of scalable, secure, and performant web applications in the context of our unique technology stack. Focus on system architecture, database design, and high-level technical planning. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, utilizing digital white boarding tools for planning and system design.
• Collaborate with and manage the development team across multiple client projects: Work closely with developers who specialize in visual development platforms. Supervise and coordinate the work of several developers simultaneously across different client projects. Provide guidance and support to ensure that implementation aligns with architectural plans and best practices. Foster a collaborative environment where technical challenges are addressed collectively. Note: the part-time engagement will start with collaborating on 1 client project with 1 developer.
• Mentor and support developer growth while managing workloads according to quarterly goals: Act as a mentor and technical advisor to developers. Plan and manage team workloads, aligning tasks with quarterly goals and project deadlines. Support their professional growth by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging continuous learning. Conduct “code reviews” and offer guidance on technical designs and problem-solving approaches.
• Plan and oversee development execution, including sprint planning: Guide the development team in planning and executing projects within our technology stack. Run sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming, and utilize agile methodologies to deliver projects effectively. Break down complex projects into manageable tasks, follow modular programming principles, and ensure effective execution. Oversee development timelines and ensure that projects stay on track.
• Enhance the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and development management systems: Refine our SDLC processes by integrating best practices tailored to our platform-as-a-service technology. Leverage your experience from previous roles in small companies or dev shops where you've built or improved management systems. Implement strategies to improve development workflows, such as using different data environments and branching, while balancing the need for rapid iteration. Document processes and ensure team adherence.
• Influence technical strategy and innovation: Collaborate with the founder to advance our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) approach. Make strategic decisions on system integrations, custom code usage, third-party packages, and microservices. Stay updated on emerging technologies and guide the team in leveraging them effectively.
• Ensure quality, performance, and reliability with a 'get things done' attitude: Implement best practices to enhance our application quality, security, and performance. Monitor applications, set up alerts, and proactively address errors or performance issues. While your primary focus is management and oversight, be prepared to jump in and assist with hands-on development when necessary, whether it's fixing a critical bug or helping a team member with a complex problem. We're a small team, and we value leaders who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure project success.
• Collaborate in shaping technical requirements: Engage early in the feature and product conception process. Work with the product manager and founder to evaluate and provide technical input on user activities, stories, and scenarios. Help shape requirements and designs from a technical perspective to develop optimal solutions and reduce late-stage changes.

Compensation & perks

• Work Hours: Embrace a flexible, 35-hour work week that emphasizes a healthy work-life balance.
• Vacation: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation, accumulating 2.5 days per month. This includes local holidays.
• Company Holidays: Benefit from a handful of company-wide holidays each year.
• Work Environment: Experience an asynchronous-first, calm, and deep work environment inspired by successful remote companies like Doist, Buffer, and GitLab. Learn more about the async-first philosophy here.
• Stipend: Receive a learning and productivity stipend of $1,500 a year to enhance your work and personal life. This includes funding for AI tools like ChatGPT and membership to professional learning communities.
• Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to get in at the ground-level of a growing company, with the potential to shape the future of how we deliver our services.