WunderGraph, Inc. - Head of Engineering
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Requirements
• Profound experience in various programming languages and styles, ideally in TypeScript and Go, covering the entire stack. GraphQL knowledge would be a bonus. • Proven track record of building full solutions (vs. parts), ideally in the SaaS space • Proven track record of working with customers to build / improve a product • Multiple years of leadership experience • Avid problem solver, pragmatic and hands-on • Experience with API Gateways, Proxies, and Networking in general is a plus, as well as OpenAPI, SOAP, gRPC • Excellent communication skills in English • Self-starter with a clear sense of priorities - no hand-holding needed • Focus on getting things done (we’re still a start-up after all) • Passionate about building something the world has never seen together with a small, nimble and badass team • You’re able to thrive in a 100% remote environment and enjoy working with a global team
Responsibilities
• The role focuses on but is not limited to: • Software development in various languages (primarily Go, NextJS, Typescript) • Ensure strong overall organizational performance across delivery, quality, and hiring • Make clear and effective final decisions on Architecture (acting as the tie-breaker when needed) • Prioritization in alignment with the CEO and Product Delivery Lead • Define and continuously evolve the optimal team structure and staffing model • Establish, maintain, and improve effective engineering processes • Successfully lead and develop individual contributors into strong technical or managerial team members • Ensure full ownership of application security, privacy, and compliance commitments • Create an environment where teams consistently ship high-quality software, on time, and at scale • Define staffing requirements and hire team members • Identify, manage and minimize risks driven by technology (together with CISO), especially regarding information security and privacy • Technical ownership and management of all products • Enforce, maintain and evolve our standards throughout the SDLC, e.g. for coding, testing and security • Sales / technical meetings with customers where needed to cover for the team • Managing external suppliers and vendors, decision on which tools and technologies to use • Managing cost for our environments and tools, keeping things as lean as possible • Manage, train and guide engineers • Create, maintain and deploy the AI adoption strategy fostering the team’s ability to to deliver at a faster pace. • Prepare and support security audits together with the CISO
Benefits
• Work from wherever you thrive—we’re fully remote and globally distributed. If you're in Miami, come work with us in person! We also provide co-working space options worldwide if needed. • Pick your preferred work hardware • We focus on getting stuff done, and on having fun whilst doing so: work hard, play hard! • You can make a real difference and find lots of opportunities to grow together with us • Discretionary PTO: take the time you need to recharge • Depending on location, we offer healthcare benefits according to local standards • Team retreats across the globe • Note: This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are looking for someone who is available to work during European (CET) business hours. • We respect your time and interest in WunderGraph. This is why we're aiming to make the process as fast as possible. • Our process also includes reference and background checks. We aim to respond or provide feedback in 2 or 3 days between each stage of the process. We're usually hiring through Deel as our Employer of Record, except for Germany or Florida where we're hiring directly. • WunderGraph is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds. • You can find out more about our ways of working together here: • WunderGraph Public Handbook and Resources https://www.notion.so/wundergraph/WunderGraph-Public-Handbook-and-Resources-20db19e0a0ec800690cac27c35fadc73 • We’re looking forward to your application so we can grow together!
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