Head of Engineering-Application Development

• Lead and manage a team of engineers giving them guidance, mentorship, and support. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software applications.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality. 
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Identify and address technical challenges and bottlenecks in a proactive manner.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team. 
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience in PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and AWS.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in software development life cycle management.
• Familiarity with Data Intelligence practices and tools is a plus.

• Typical work environment for a professional office space with hybrid and remote peers.
• Largely a stationary role with some moving from place to place.
• Constant use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor and other office equipment.
• Some evening and weekend work, depending upon workload.
• Some overnight travel may be required for work, events, and trainings.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. GradGuard pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% of dependents' premiums.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off, plus holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible in-office / work-from-home philosophy. 
• Employee Education Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% of your annual compensation.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Term life insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid for by GradGuard.

Last updated on Aug 21, 2024