Engineering Team Lead (Backend)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-tech company is seeking a Backend Team Lead to join the Operations team in a hybrid role based in Midtown NYC. This diverse position involves overseeing software engineering projects, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating across departments to drive innovation. Candidates should have 5-10 years of programming experience, particularly in Python, and possess strong project management skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, 401K, and a flexible PTO policy.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Flexible PTO policy

Commuter Benefits

Additional Wellness Perks

Parental Leave Policy

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience with programming, Python required.
• Ability to learn new technologies and recommend improvements.
• Experience with security and compliance implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage software engineering projects including API development and integrations.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and implement new systems.
• Develop dashboards and report on internal metrics.

Skills

Programming

Project Management

Data Management

Collaboration

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWHO WE AREAudicus is an innovative health-tech company. We are changing the hearing aid industry with a leading tele-health solution that streamlines the hearing care experience from user testing to product delivery - both for consumers and providers. We are highly mission-driven and have reconnected, transformed and empowered tens of thousands of lives to date.

We are looking for a Backend Team Lead to join our Operations team and serve as a leader in the development of our engineering, operations, and data-focused initiatives. This is a diverse technical role that will drive innovation and strategic growth across our systems and teams. We are looking for a creative thinker who is excited about using their project management experience and programming skills to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and Execute on software engineering projects such as API development, integrations with partners, database structure development, data flow management, creation of new tools and features to support our B2B team and partners
• Work collaboratively with our teams across Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Customer Experience to improve processes, create efficiencies, and implement new systems
• Support large scale data analysis across hearing test diagnostic data, sales data, customer data, and more to inform strategic planning and decision making across departments
• Oversee and mentor junior developers.
• Develop dashboards and reporting on internal metrics
• Partner with the CTO on developing compliance policy and technical security structures that can be implemented across our systems
• Support the CTO and the CEO on strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5-10 years' experience with programming , and the interest in working with new as needed (Python required)
• Project management skills and experience, especially for complex products utilized by non-technical users
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and systems quickly, and to make recommendations that will support our teams
• Familiarity with large, scalable back-end systems and databases
• Experience with security and compliance implementations, alongside data management best practices
• Ability to think outside of the box and bring creative solutions and improvements to our operations
• A collaborative work style and strong communication skills, and the desire to work in a highly team-oriented environment

Salary Range:

$180K-$200K/year - commensurate with experience/location

Location: Midtown hybrid (NYC)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Aetna), 401K, Flexible PTO policy, Commuter Benefits, Additional Wellness Perks, Parental Leave Policy

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.(Notice: Audicus participates in E-Verify to determine work authorization once an applicant has accepted their offer)