[Hiring] Lead Software Developer @Friendlier

Role Description

As the Lead Software Developer at Friendlier, you will report directly to the COO and be responsible for leading and executing the work of a small team of a Developer and a QA Engineer to deliver software solutions. This role combines hands-on development with team leadership and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
  • Support software developers and QA engineer
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture, driving Friendlier’s values
  • Remove blockers and advocate for the team
  • Drive collaboration with other Friendlier teams to decrease information siloing and build grounded, evidence-based solutions
• Coding
  • Build out new features with a focus on creating engaging, intuitive user experiences
  • Perform extensive and thorough testing of features to ensure responsiveness, correctness, and stability
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software across multiple platforms and services
  • Write and maintain technical documentation
• Strategy
  • Work closely with leadership team to ideate software solutions and develop product roadmaps
  • Participate in decision-making processes related to scaling existing Friendlier services and developing new solutions
  • Stay on the leading edge of available technology by recommending new tools and processes to the leadership team along with budget and expected outcomes
• Code Review and Quality Assurance
  • Establish and enforce coding standards
  • Conduct regular code reviews and testing to maintain high standards
  • Introduce AI tooling to support team members and quality
• Execution
  • Decompose quarterly commitments to the appropriate level of granularity and work with leadership to establish timelines, accurately estimate stories and deliverables based on historic production outcomes
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise, ensuring a balanced workload

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Proven track record of success in a startup or scale-up environment
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach
• Demonstrated experience in coding and project management
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving positive environmental impact

Requirements

• Cloud computing expertise, ideally with GCP and Terraform
• Backend development experience, ideally with Node/Express
• Frontend development experience, ideally with Vue
• Database experience, ideally using PostgreSQL and Firestore
• Sprint planning experience, ideally using JIRA

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving positive environmental change through innovative solutions
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning
• Flexible work environment with the option for remote work and a focus on work-life balance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing startup environment