Tech Lead, Outliant
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Digital product development agency
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Digital product development agency
101-200 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To be the one-stop shop digital agency creating your future.
Role
Who you are
- NuxtJS & Contentful Experience
- Seniority Level: Senior Level
- 6+ years of software development experience, including at least 1–2 years in a technical lead or equivalent leadership role
- Proven experience leading technical projects from inception to completion
- Mastery of relevant programming languages, frameworks, and development tools
- Strong experience using and working with Contentful
- Strong experience working with Webflow, WordPress, ReactJS, Javascript, AWS, and PostgreSQL
- Experience working with Nuxt.js
- Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns
- Expertise in agile development methodologies and project management tools
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and task delegation capabilities
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends
- Experience in process improvement and driving change within a team or organization
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Tech Lead who can join the Winona Engineering team
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: 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 and resolve them independently or collaboratively
- Technology Trends Monitoring: Stay current with emerging technologies, evaluating their relevance and potential for improving the development process
- Client Presentations & Demos: Comfortable presenting work and conducting demos for clients, with clear, confident communication
- Clear Communication: Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Professional Audio/Video Presence: Maintain a professional audio and video setup suitable for remote collaboration and client interactions
- Documentation: Maintain clear, organized, and up-to-date technical documentation to ensure team alignment and knowledge sharing
Our take
In a crowded digital agency market, it's tough to stand out. While many agencies boast technical expertise, Outliant prides itself on its team of passionate, creative thinkers. With aims to be the ultimate one-stop shop, offering businesses end-to-end services that cover everything from design and marketing to strategy and implementation.
Outliant's forward-thinking approach pushes the boundaries of creativity, producing top-tier products that keep clients like DocuSign, Purina, and Orange theory coming back. Its diverse client base also speaks volumes about its versatility and ability to deliver results across a range of industries.
Founded by a team with a history of successful collaborations, Outliant is clearly built on a foundation of trust and shared vision. The agency was created to be the kind of place the founders would want to work, blending a fresh, dynamic look with virtual charm. Though still young, Outliant has already made significant strides, from securing an impressive client roster to building a strong online presence, and its clear the team is on a mission.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Non-working holidays per country of residence
- Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions
- Salary increases and performance-based bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Mental health and well-being programs
- Fun and casual work environment
- Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings
- We are a diverse, global team! 🌍
Company HQ
Capitol District, Austin, TX
Leadership
Erwan Lent
(Founding Partner & CTO)Co-Founder of Winona and Harsider. Previously the VP of Engineering at UberMedia, co-founder and CTO of Cintric and ShoutOut, and an Application Developer at UC Santa Barbara.
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