Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers.
• Drive best practices, coding standards, and ensure high-quality code delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering Directors, Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, and other stakeholders to contribute to technical strategies and roadmaps.

Development:

• Lead design, development, maintenance, and implementation of scalable and efficient solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, contributing to seamless integration and optimal performance.

Architectural Design:

• Lead the architectural decisions and design of systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and security.
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of technologies and frameworks to meet business and product objectives.

Technical Excellence:

• Set and implement coding standards and best practices within the engineering team.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Lead optimization and refactoring of code to address performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.
• Tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.

Innovation and Research:

• Stay updated on industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and advocate for improvements in processes and tools.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with product leads and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and deliver impactful features.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, contributing to their professional development and growth within their craft.

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
• 12+ years as a software engineer, with a focus on a combination of frontend, backend, and data engineering, including experience working with complex external facing/commercial solutions.
• In depth experience in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance systems.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, specifically Python, SQL, ReactJS, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript. Experience with Apache Beam, dbt, and BigQuery or similar tools a strong plus.
• Expert knowledge of application architectures, security best practices, and data integration concepts.
• Experience with ETL technologies and data engineering with a focus on building and maintaining data platforms and pipelines.
• Exposure to modern infrastructure such as code technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Airflow.
• Understanding of database concepts, data modeling, and data warehousing principles.
• Understanding of distributed data management systems and related applications.
• Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure design, tools, and strategies.
• Experience with software development methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Scrum.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Prior experience in a product focused technology team desired.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding engineering teams and influencing technical decisions.

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residencyunless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.