Lead Software Engineer

Al-Huda School; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

3+ weeks vacation

Holiday closure

Flexible hours

Casual dress

Bring your dog

Parental leave

Job summary

Gryd is seeking a Full-Stack Engineering Lead & Architect to guide a small but mighty dev team. You’ll translate business needs into technical roadmaps and balance hands-on coding with strong leadership to scale our products across web and mobile.

You’ll drive architecture, own the technical backlog, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design, operations and sales to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that connect people with properties.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Software Development Experience, with 2+ years of experience as a Senior Developer
• FullStack and Mobile Development
• 4+ years of FullStack Web and Cloud Development Experience (GCP, AWS)
• Production-Level Experience creating Mobile Applications while working with Startups and small teams
• 2+ years of Technical Lead Experience
• Experience managing project deliverables, scope & expectations and coordinate project progress with upper management, and executives.
• Work within Scrum environments with daily standups, sprint planning and product backlog management

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guide project priorities and deadlines
• Contribute to coding and software development
• Translate business goals into a technical blueprint for the team
• Mentor junior developers and foster collaboration
• Oversee project timelines and manage the development team
• Collaborate with product, operations, design, marketing and sales to translate business needs into technical requirements

Skills

Technical leadership

Code development

Software architecture

Team mentoring

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Scrum/Agile

Tools

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Docker

Cloud platforms

RESTful APIs

Terraform

Job description

Imagine a workplace where your ideas spark real change. Welcome to Gryd, where we’re shaking up a traditional industry with innovation and a whole lot of heart.

At Gryd, we're all about building tech that connects people with properties. Whether you're looking for a new living space, working space, or parking space, our tools simplify the property experience for everyone.

But what makes us different? The magic of our talented team. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Ready to be a part of something big? Learn more at www.gryd.com/careers.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION

As Gryd's Full-Stack Engineering Lead & Architect, you'll steer a small but mighty team of developers as we build products that make a real impact. You will serve as the bridge between product and engineering, translating business requirements into clear task descriptions and driving the roadmap by setting priorities and deadlines. This role balances hands‑on coding with team leadership, mentoring developers, championing best practices, and collaborating across teams to ensure technology scales in step with the business.

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Department: Software Engineering

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Technical Leadership: Guide the technical direction of projects, ensuring high-quality software development practices and aligning with the company's strategic goals.
• Code Development: Actively contribute to coding and software development, often setting the standard for code quality and efficiency.
• Software Architect: Translate business goals into a technical blueprint that guides the engineering team on how to build the solution balancing the current software state with short and long-term requirements
• Team Building & Mentorship: As the team grows, participate in the hiring process, mentor junior developers, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Project & Team Management: Oversee project timelines and manage the development team, ensuring they remain focused on critical priorities and operate at optimal capacity to meet milestones on time and within budget.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams like product management especially, but also operations, design, marketing and sales to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.

OUR CURRENT TECH STACK

• Frontend: React (web) & React Native (mobile) & Typescript, Tanstack (or RTKQuery), Zustand (or Redux);
• Testing: Jest (unit, integration & e2e);
• DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines & Orchestration: Docker, CloudBuild, GitHub Actions, IaC (Terraform);
• Third-party Integrations: Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Firebase Authentication, and Twilio

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

8+ years of Software Development Experience, with 2+ years of experience as a Senior Developer

• FullStack and Mobile Development

4+ years of FullStack Web and Cloud Development Experience (GCP, AWS)

• (Nice to have) Experience creating Cloud Solution Architecture

Production‑Level Experience creating Mobile Applications while working with Startups and small teams

• Development of React Native and Mobile Apps
• Must be able to speak towards 2+ Products which have a User base
• Knowledge and experience analyzing and manipulating data using tools such as SQL and NoSQL
• Extensive experience with creating RESTful APIs to be consumed by Web and Mobile Applications
• (Nice to have) Experience creating Local-First Architectures

2+ years of Technical Lead Experience

Create Acceptance Criteria for Developer Tickets

• Map UI/UX Design Features to Acceptance Criteria

Coordinate with Stakeholders on Applications Version Releases

• Navigate Backwards API Compatibility where needed between all Products
• User Release Notifications
• Technical feasibility review of UI/UX Designs for development work
• Experience making technical decisions concerning 3rd party software products and APIs

Experience managing project deliverables, scope & expectations and coordinate project progress with upper management, and executives.

• Provide Roadmaps and Timelines to Business

Work with Development Team performing Scrum Master type responsibilities

• Holding Daily Standups
• Plan Sprints
• Manage Product Backlog

Work with Business Team performing Product Owner type responsibilities from a Technical perspective

• Developing Technical Features
• Proven experience in HaaS & SaaS
• Excited about building clean deployable code in a results‑focused environment
• Demonstrated experience in driving agile software development between hardware, software, and QA teams.
• Contribute to the documentation of technical specifications, user guides, and other relevant materials.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Comprehensive extended healthcare benefits and insurance including dental and vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance (For Canadian based candidates)
• Start with 3+ weeks of vacation plus paid sick leave and personal days
• Paid winter holiday closure - enjoy the holidays and rest up for the new year
• Flexible hours
• Fun company events including monthly happy hour activities and seasonal offsite retreats
• Casual dress
• Bring your dog to work
• Parental leave top‑up

WHY JOIN GRYD?

Joining Gryd means being part of a fast‑growing startup with a vibrant, energetic environment. You'll make meaningful contributions from day 1 and have tons of growth opportunities.

Our culture is collaborative and team‑first, with a focus on results. No micromanaging, just a supportive atmosphere where great people come together.