Tech Lead

About us:

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.”

Our Core Values:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

About the role:

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.

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Responsibilities:

Technical Direction and Leadership

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and leadership for a single team, making key decisions regarding architecture, frameworks, and tools.

• Mentorship: Offer guidance and support to other engineers, facilitating their skill development through regular one-on-one meetings.

• Issue Escalation: Proactively escalate issues to the Engineering Manager and Human Resources Director as needed.

• Work Environment Promotion: Actively promote and contribute to a healthy, safe, and collaborative work environment.

Day-to-Day Engineering Collaboration

• Hands-On Contribution: Collaborate closely with engineers on a daily basis, contributing to hands-on coding and implementation efforts.

• Code Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews, pair programming, and adherence to best practices.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical specifications.

• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex technical issues as they arise during development and deployment.

Technical Strategy Development

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with product vision and broader business goals.

• Tradeoff Evaluation: Make relevant tradeoffs between speed, scalability, and technical complexity when shaping product and engineering decisions.

Team Leadership and Management

• Team Leadership: Lead the technical team in architecting, designing, and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.

• Best Practices Advocacy: Champion industry best practices in software development, ensuring consistent coding standards and process improvements.

• Innovative Solutions Implementation: Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex functionalities and system requirements.

• Problem Breakdown and Task Management: Decompose complex technical challenges into clear, actionable tasks. Prioritize and manage the technical workload effectively.

• Code Review and Mentorship: Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor team members to support their technical growth and quality output.

• Team Collaboration and Support: Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication and peer learning.

• Proactive Conflict Resolution: Identify potential technical conflicts or bottlenecks early a