Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

We're seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to help us optimize our offerings for improved performance and development.

Stepping into this very challenging role will mean stepping into a dynamic environment. There will be a steep learning curve, but we believe the future belongs to those who build it. Therefore, success for you would mean reaching your full potential in a short period of time, while doing whatever it takes to get up to speed. Success would mean having a strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. And, most importantly, success would mean being a natural born leader with top-notch training skills.

Who YOU Are

• 10-15 years of experience in designing and building LARGE SCALE Web/SaaS applications

• At least 7 years of experience with PHP

• At least 5 years of experience with Mysql and other relational databases

• At least 5 years of experience programming in HTML, Javascript, CSS

• Prior experience with NodeJS (TypeScript is a plus)

• Experience with PHP MVC frameworks such as Symfony, Zend, and Laravel

• Experience with frontend Javascript frameworks such as Angular, React, and Vue.js

• Extensive object-oriented programming (OOP) experience

• Experience with unit/functional testing

• Prior experience leading teams of 3 or more engineers

• Experience working in an agile environment

• A working knowledge of additional languages, such as Go, C/C++, Perl, and more (optional)

What YOU Will Do

• Head up and train a growing engineering staff

• Oversee various projects with competing deadlines

• Develop, write, and review software requirements, design specifications, and test plans

• Design and implement software architectures for complex applications

• Design, develop, and maintain new features for various Web applications

• Deliver products in a timely and predictable manner, while working to achieve high quality and sustained reliability

• Drive rigorous product releases across multiple, complex software products

• Work with the Head of Production to ensure product delivery provides measurable value for customers

• Track down, isolate, and fix system bugs in a timely manner

YOUR Most Important Business Skills

• A strong sense of urgency

• Ability to effectively communicate with your team as well as with other departments

• Ability to prioritize business needs and adapt to change quickly

YOUR Most Important Management Skills

• 3-5 years experience in managing and growing a team of 3 or more engineers

• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from idea to execution

• Ideally have built and/or managed an offshore team of engineers (optional)