Tech Lead

Role: Tech Lead
Location: 2 Days a week, New Jersey
Duration: 12+ Months with possibility of extension


Description:
As a Tech Lead you will autonomously oversee the end-to-end delivery of a cross-functional team, collaborating closely with the Product Owner (PO) to plan and achieve desired outcomes while reporting results. This role involves ensuring high-quality technical contributions, addressing risks, and fostering a sustainable and efficient delivery process.


Key Responsibilities:
Delivery Management: Oversee the delivery of complex projects, ensuring predictability, quality, and efficiency. Track and report on all deliveries and Non-Functional Requirement (NFR) metrics.
Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with Product and Development counterparts to proactively identify and address technical and architectural risks, including system downtime and data security issues.
Design Accountability: Actively participate in design reviews and hold accountability for system designs within the team.
Trade-off Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate scope, speed, and quality trade-offs with the Product Owner.
Team Guidance: Transform complex projects into individual responsibilities and collaborate with team members to create detailed execution plans. Monitor team pace and instill a sense of urgency while preventing burnout.
Mentorship: Mentor engineers, primarily Software Engineers I and II, and assist in their development and career management, including performance reviews and promotions.
Recruitment: Engage in the hiring process, conducting interviews and assisting with headcount planning.
Knowledge Sharing: Actively share knowledge through workshops and advisory sessions and participate in cross-team technical initiatives.


Technical Skills:
Java Expertise: Proficient in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot and Hibernate.
Frontend Expertise: Knowledge for JavaScript, Typescript, Angular, React.
Web Services: Strong background in RESTful APIs and web services.
Databases: Experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
DevOps Tools: Knowledge of Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Gradle.


Qualifications:
Extensive software development experience, particularly in Java and Frontend
Experience with JavaScript and Angular.
Proven leadership in delivering complex projects.
Familiar with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.


Additional Skills:
Knowledge of scripting (Python/Bash), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.