Senior Software Engineering Team Lead - Hybrid (San Diego)

TrulyHired; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus (if relocating to San

Job summary

AoPS is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a high-caliber software team in developing complex digital learning experiences. You will mentor engineers, define system architectures, and drive delivery from inception through launch in a hybrid San Diego, CA setting.

Join AoPS to help transform education technology, advance engineering practices, and recruit top talent while maintaining a strong focus on quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in full stack web development, with strong preference for experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (or TypeScript), React, RDBMS such as MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL, and Node.js or PHP
• Strong understanding of the JavaScript language and ecosystem
• Strong technical leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and enhance team performance in a full-stack environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and quickly adapting to changing tasks or priorities
• A track record as a thought leader on product/development strategy and owner of large projects
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative skills
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within a technical team environment
• Excellent communication skills in both technical and non-technical settings, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, test, and implement large and complex new software programs, often requiring innovative solutions and analysis of multiple design approaches
• Perform code reviews, mentor team members, and provide technical guidance to promote high standards in code architecture and design
• Analyze and maintain existing software systems, proactively identifying and implementing improvements to enhance performance and functionality
• Establishes quality standards for your pod, implementing comprehensive testing and code-quality practices that scale with the teams growing output.
• Owns the technical architecture and design for your pod - steering major design decisions, evolving legacy systems, and balancing tech debt against new development.
• Collaborate with Engineering Leadership, Product Owners, Designers, and other stakeholders to refine development strategies and ensure projects align with business goals from inception through launch
• Manage team resources, allocating team members to projects based on skills and project demands, and oversee their professional development through training and feedback
• Lead the maintenance of team documentation, implement process enhancements, and drive recruitment efforts for the team
• Serves as a trusted technical and organizational partner to Engineering leadership. Building relationships with stakeholders across the org, negotiating for the resources your team needs, and translating business priorities into technical direction and back again.
• Owns your teams delivery as a system. Use data to diagnose friction points and make delivery predictable. Proactively manage project timelines, anticipate technical and resource challenges and make necessary adjustments.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and programming practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Creates space for your team to experiment with AI-assisted development, keep the team current on emerging AI capabilities relevant to your stack, and evolve team practices based on what actually improves velocity and quality.
• Completes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

HTML/CSS

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

SQL databases

Node.js

PHP

Leadership

Mentoring

Code reviews

Job description

AoPS is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a high-caliber software team in developing complex digital learning experiences. You will mentor engineers, define system architectures, and drive delivery from inception through launch in a hybrid San Diego, CA setting.

Join AoPS to help transform education technology, advance engineering practices, and recruit top talent while maintaining a strong focus on quality and performance.