Tech Lead

Full Stack Development:

● Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions across front-end and back-end stacks.

● Implement responsive and dynamic web applications using JavaScript, Angular, or React. 

● Ensure backend services and APIs are well-structured and optimized for performance. 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: 

● Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define technical requirements. 

● Participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers. 

Technical Expertise:

● Implement and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance applications. 

● Ensure applications meet non-functional requirements such as security, reliability, and performance.

 Agile Execution & Continuous Improvement: 

● Contribute to Agile development practices, including iterative releases and continuous integration. 

● Identify opportunities for technical improvements and optimize existing features  

 Required Skills and Qualifications 

● Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

● 6+ years of professional experience in Full Stack Development. 

● Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Angular, React, and RESTful APIs. 

● Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools for continuous deployment.

 ● Knowledge of containerization and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. 

● Proficiency in databases such as MongoDB, SQL, and NoSQL. 

● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. 

● Experience with Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban.  

Job Description:

- Experience with Java 4 to 8 years, Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular, Docker, and Kubernetes

Knowledge of multi-threading concepts, TCPIP, databases, and REST-based JSON APIs

- Experience with build and deployment tools: Maven, Git, JUnit

- Experience building and working with DevOps Toolchains (Github actions, Jenkins)

Experience with responsive UI development

Demonstrates great communication skills and initiative to solve problems and convey solutions to peers and product owners.

Experience with the scrum process

Experience with event-driven architecture.

Knowledge of UI testing and continuous integration

Working knowledge of TDD TDD mindset

- Pair Programming experience

Functional knowledge of the Accounts Payable domain is an added advantage.

1. Proven experience as a Laravel Developer with a strong portfolio of past projects.
2. In-depth knowledge of Laravel, PHP, and MySQL.
3. Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
4. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
5. Understanding of RESTful API development and consumption.
6. Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
8. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
9. Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit) is a plus.
10. Knowledge of other PHP frameworks and CMS (e.g., Symfony, CodeIgniter, WordPress) is a plus.

We have openings for Fullstack / Backend / Frontend Developers who can write reliable, scalable, testable and maintainable code.

At Everest, we innovate at the intersection of design and engineering to produce outstanding products. The work we do is meaningful and challenging - which makes it interesting. Imagine each line of your code, making the world a better place. We work on five workdays weeks, and overtime is a rarity. If clean architecture, TDD, DDD, DevOps, Microservices, Micro-frontends, scalable systems resonate with you, please apply.

To see the quality of our code, you can checkout some of our open source projects: https://github.com/everest-engineering

If you want to know more about our culture:

https://github.com/everest-engineering/manifesto

Some videos that can help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7y9RpqXAdA;

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• Passion to own and create amazing product.
• Should be able to clearly understand the customer's problem.
• Should be a collaborative problem solver.
• Should be able a team player.
• Should be open to learn from others and teach others.
• Should be a good problem solver.
• Should be able to take feedback and improve continuously.
• Should commit to inclusion, equity & diversity.
• Should maintain integrity at work

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and clean code.

• Design and/or contribute to client-side and server-side architecture.

• Well versed with fundamentals of REST.

• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.

• Knowledge of one or more front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML / CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery, Typescript) JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Redux, Vue.js)

• Knowledge of one or more back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python, Go, Node.js and frameworks like SpringBoot, .NET Core) 

• Well versed with fundamentals of database design.

• Familiarity with databases - RDBMS like MySQL, Postgres & NoSQL like MongoDB, DynamoDB.

• Well versed with one or more cloud platforms like - AWS, Azure, GCP.

• Familiar with Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation & Terraform & deployment tools like Docker, Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, Github Actions..

• Unit testing tools like Junit, Mockito, Chai, Mocha, Jest

1. Developing and maintaining web applications: coding, testing, and debugging both client-side (front-end) and server-side (back-end) components of web applications. This includes working with languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript for the front-end, and server-side languages like Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.

2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams: The candidate need to collaborate with other team members, such as UI/UX designers, product/operations managers, and other developers, to understand requirements and implement solutions.

3. Learning and applying new technologies: Given the rapid pace of technological advancement in web development, candidates are often expected to learn and adapt to new frameworks, libraries, and best practices. They might spend time researching and experimenting with new tools or technologies and applying them to current projects. This continuous learning is crucial for personal development and for staying relevant in the field.

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

• Skills -
  • Core (Must understand and conversant to code on at least two of these technologies)
    • Java 8+/ Spring Boot/Microservices
    • Spark
    • Scala
    • Angular
    • Javascript
    • ElasticSearch
    • Graph Database (Tinkerpop/Janusgraph)
    • MySQL/Oracle
    • AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Secondary
    • Version Control - Jira/Bitbucket/Git
    • Build Tools - Maven/SBT/Gradle
    • Security
    • Agile/Scrum methodology
    • Should be able to create and review designs/documents
    • Must be able to clearly articulate situations, problems and communicate ideas and solutions

• Must understand System Analysis and Design with understanding of Algorithms (implementation in any language is okay)
• Design optimal and performant solutions for product backlog items spanning technologies
• Work with Product Owner/Project Manager and UX lead for providing LoE estimates for Jira backlog items
• Lead and own delivery or work items (for self and team)
• 80% hands-on work items (self), 20% team responsibility
• Must be willing to learn new technologies, processes, business functions, (we measure this by OKR’s)

Qualifications and Skills