Lead Software Engineer

Description

We seek a Lead Software Engineer / Architect with a deep software engineering mindset  interested in developing an intimate understanding of our business through daily interactions  with our operations teams. Expect a dynamic role where you'll focus on technical  implementation while maintaining open communication with stakeholders through weekly  interactions. You will be instrumental in guiding our development strategy, focusing on the  creation and improvement of scalable and efficient systems. 

Our software development team is an integral part of the larger organization and is responsible  for much of the growth and innovation at the company. Team members have a range of  experience and diverse backgrounds allowing for significant knowledge sharing. The team is  supported by robust QA, IT, Design and Product teams. We have embraced Agile development  both within the team and throughout the organization. When you join the team, you will be  coaching and growing developers through mentorship and leading by example. 

If you have a passion for learning new technologies and developing skills and have a track  record of delivering high quality products, come talk to us! 

About Us 

The work we do is changing people's lives and businesses for the better every single day. That is  not an overstatement, it is the truth. Affiliated Monitoring (www.affiliated.com) and its family  of companies are the leaders in personal and business security and monitoring. 

The security industry is changing faster than ever before, and our software engineering team is  driving this rapid advancement. Our service-oriented architecture is the industry standard and  is used to power internal and external applications, including mobile applications, APIs and  integrated SMS and web applications. 

Come join an entrepreneurial engineering group within an industry-leading company that has  been growing and profitable for over 40 years. If it is cutting-edge technology, a reliable  company, and no worries about when the next round of funding will come in that you’re  looking for, well, look no further. You will sharpen your skills, learn new things, and help  develop the next generation of applications in an industry that is consistently growing, while  maintaining a good work/life balance. 

The Role 

• Architect and refine system design to ensure scalability and robust functionality. 
• Oversee the implementation of architectural improvements. 
• Advocate for best practices and advanced approaches to improve overall code  quality and system performance.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges  and deliver comprehensive solutions. 
• Act as a point of contact for technical guidance and problem resolution, ensuring  high reliability and system integrity. 
• Guide and prioritize with a team of skilled Engineers, ensuring the execution of  architectural enhancements. 
• Champion best practices within the team to elevate code quality and mitigate  production challenges. 
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to uncover and  tackle development hurdles. 
• Serve as the key problem resolution lead, providing expert forensics and  debugging to swiftly resolve production issues. 

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Team Leadership: Serve as the team lead for our architecture team, guiding the  development and implementation of innovative architectural solutions. 
• Cross-Team Mentorship: Act as the lead mentor across all development teams,  providing expertise, mentorship, and guidance to elevate technical skills and  foster professional growth. 
• Standards Development: Establish and refine standards and guidelines that will  shape the practices and procedures of the entire development team, ensuring  consistency and quality in our deliverables. 
• Task Management: Delegate and review tasks effectively, ensuring project  milestones are met efficiently while upholding high standards of quality. 
• Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code integrity,  encourage best practices, and facilitate continuous improvement across all  projects. 
• Serve as the key problem resolution lead, providing expert forensics and  debugging to swiftly resolve production issues. 

Requirements

 Desired Skills and Experience 

• Extensive experience with backend technologies, particularly PHP and/or Python,  and familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular. 
• Strong understanding of data-driven architectures and relational databases. 
• Experience with queue-based architectures, preferably RabbitMQ or si