Cayuse - Tech Lead

Remote - USA *2mo ago

Remote Staff NA Cloud Computing Software Tech Lead Principal AWS Java Spring Boot React Full Stack

Requirements

• Core Experience • 7+ years of professional experience developing, maintaining, and innovating large-scale, high-availability web applications and services. • At least 2 years serving in a hands-on technical lead or principal engineering capacity, driving technical decisions and solutions to completion. • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (or equivalent deep technical work experience). • Technical Expertise • Technical Expertise • Architecture & Cloud Strategy: Strong, demonstrated understanding and practical application of software design and architecture principles, patterns, and long-term integration strategy decisions. • Architecture & Cloud Strategy • Cloud & Infrastructure: Expert experience with AWS, including cloud architecture, serverless programming, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).1 • Cloud & Infrastructure • Full-Stack Development: Extensive experience with the Java technology stack, including full-stack development using Java, JSP, Spring Boot, React Framework • Full-Stack Development • Data Management: Experience with relational databases (PostGreSQL preferred) and NoSQL databases. • Data Management • Leadership and Communication • Demonstrated ability to provide deep technical guidance and mentorship, lead design sessions, and conduct high-quality code reviews. • Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with proven success in translating complex technical issues and architectural designs to technical, product, and leadership audiences. • A strong commitment to driving engineering excellence and adopting modern industry practices, including DevSecOps and AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot/Claude). • Meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to producing reliable, resilient software products.

Responsibilities

• As the Technical Lead for the Team, you will be the primary architect and hands-on guide for our software solutions. Your focus will be on technical excellence, architectural integrity, and mentoring, rather than people management. • Technical Vision & Architecture: Own the technical roadmap for the product suite. Partner with architects to model complex systems, reduce technical debt, and drive high-level integration strategy decisions. • Technical Vision & Architecture • Hands-on Development (50%): Lead by example by contributing high-quality code to our most complex SaaS products. You will implement long-term technical solutions and "go deep" to resolve systemic architectural challenges. • Hands-on Development (50%) • Engineering Excellence: Drive the adoption of modern industry best practices, including AI-assisted development (e.g., Copilot/Claude), DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure security and scalability. Own quality through automated testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD). • Engineering Excellence • Technical Mentorship: Provide deep technical guidance and unblock offshore and nearshore teams. You will lead code reviews and design sessions to foster a culture of "getting software done right." • Technical Mentorship • Cross-Functional Strategy: Act as the technical bridge between product management, quality engineering, and DevOps. You will translate complex product requirements into actionable, high-performance technical designs. • Cross-Functional Strategy • System Ownership: Drive long-term corrective actions for performance and reliability issues, ensuring our services are resilient and "delighting our customers." • System Ownership

Benefits

• Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available) • Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse • Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule • Remote Work Stipend • Equal Paid Parental Leave • 401k with Employer Matching • Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement • Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience • Cayuse does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or any Cayuse employees. Cayuse is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.