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Role Description

Are you an accomplished backend engineer with PHP, Python, API and leadership experience? Are you passionate about building and improving growing SaaS platforms and the teams that make that possible? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join PropertyRadar, a dynamic and fast-growing company.

As an Engineering Team Lead at PropertyRadar, you will be pivotal in guiding a cross-functional team towards achieving our company objectives through efficient project delivery and innovative solutions. You will work closely with the other engineering team leads to design and implement robust solutions while tuning optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SaaS application development.
• Rich history of backend engineering with extensive use of PHP and RESTful APIs.
• Ability to balance speed with a deep understanding of quality and security needs.
• Experience leading a successful and fast-moving team.
• Strong communication skills in both synchronous and asynchronous tools.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience building SaaS applications.
• At least 3 years of leading a team of 5 or more.
• Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent hands-on experience.

Requirements

• Lead project deliveries while maintaining high security standards.
• Demonstrate accountability for feature delivery from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Proactively raise and mitigate concerns or risks related to timelines, scope, or technical decisions.
• Align technical work with business goals.
• Lead discussions on software design trade-offs based on SOLID principles.
• Conduct code reviews focusing on growth, quality, and maintainability.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Actively seek feedback and be eager to learn from others.
• Initiate improvements in tooling, processes, or product.
• Communicate status, risks, and technical designs clearly.
• Utilize AI to add efficiencies for yourself, your team, and users.
• Release secure applications based on security best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in technology, security, and architecture.
• Manage backlog and guide the team to successful sprints.
• Coach and mentor engineers on your team.
• Jump in where needed, leading by example.

Benefits

• Place-based but remote-friendly.
• Position requires working USA Business Hours.
• Flex-time off & holidays.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• Collaborative, get-things-done culture that values both hard work and outdoor fun.
• Unique opportunity to make a difference for small businesses using data and technology.