Technical Lead, Software Engineering (Hands-on technical leadership role with managerial respon[...]

Vecima Networks Inc.; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vecima Networks Inc. seeks a Platform team leader for the CDS organization in Duluth, GA. This hands-on manager will guide a small engineering team, set strategic objectives, and oversee day-to-day development activities across Linux, containers, and cloud-native deployments.

The role blends leadership with technical execution, requiring 10+ years in software design and enterprise product development, plus Go/Python expertise and strong Agile experience. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent major.
• 10+ years of technology experience in software design and enterprise product development.
• Experience and fluency with Agile software development practices, including leadership roles in a Scrum team.
• 7+ years of experience managing and leading teams of software engineers.
• 10+ years of software development experience, preferably with Go and Python.
• Experience in virtualization and cloud-native deployments (Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with internet and Linux security is a huge plus.
• Experience with monitoring solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of developers, providing mentorship and performance reviews.
• Act as overall technical lead and product owner; lead design and development activities.
• Work effectively with key stakeholders in Product Management, Architecture, Scrum Masters, and adjacent teams.
• Move from high-level strategy to detailed day-to-day tasks to ensure delivery of features and releases.
• Own products with a large field install base, prioritize backlog of bug fixes and new features.
• Establish timelines for long-term initiatives and short-term deliverables, release schedules, and sprints.
• Promote Agile practices and continuously improve processes.
• Remove obstacles to drive momentum and manage escalations.

Skills

Go

Python

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Security

Embedded Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for running the Platform team within the CDS organization. In this role, the manager acts as a hands‑on leader and “player/coach” within the MediaScale development team. This individual manages a small team of engineers, sets strategic objectives, and oversees day‑to‑day activities. The role is hybrid, part time in our Duluth, GA office and part time in a home office in Metro Atlanta.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of developers, providing mentorship (technical and soft skills), career path definition, conducting one‑on‑one sessions, performance reviews, and daily work management. The team handles common components such as Linux operating system, monitoring, security, configuration, and deployment management.
• Act as overall technical lead and product owner; lead design and development activities.
• Work effectively with key stakeholders in Product Management, Architecture, Scrum Masters, and adjacent development teams.
• Move fluidly from high‑level strategy to detailed day‑to‑day tasks and status updates, leading the engineering team’s successful delivery of features and releases.
• Own products with a large field install base, maintain customer satisfaction, and help close new opportunities by prioritizing a backlog of bug fixes and new features.
• Establish timelines for long‑term initiatives and short‑term deliverables, release schedules, and sprints.
• Continuously review processes, including Agile practices, and find ways to improve efficiency. Promote Agile practices within the organization.
• Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress. Identify communication gaps, manage customer escalations, and support teams balancing competing priorities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent major.

Experience

• 10+ years of technology experience in software design and enterprise product development.
• Experience and fluency with Agile software development practices, including leadership roles in a Scrum team.
• Proficiency in Jira, including using Jira boards for release and sprint management activities.
• 7+ years of experience managing and leading teams of software engineers.
• 10+ years of software development experience, preferably with Go and Python.
• Experience in virtualization and cloud‑native deployments (Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with internet and Linux security is a huge plus.
• Experience with monitoring solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, particularly when orchestrating complex projects with interdependencies across multiple stakeholders.
• Technical background sufficient to provide overall technical leadership and drive proper design decisions.
• Experience working with embedded Linux‑based systems: networking, configuration, management, debugging.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits & Compensation

Vecima offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and strives to provide a challenging work environment that can foster skill development and personal career growth for all employees.

EEO Statement

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.