DEPT® is looking for a technical lead to guide the discovery phase for a new data platform for their financial client. This involves architecting software solutions, developing prototypes, and creating a roadmap for the full-scale buildout.
Requirements
- Expertise in backend architecture and design, particularly with Node and Typescript, microservices, and API-driven systems.
- Expertise in SQL and broad, hands-on experience with a variety of database types (e.g., relational, NoSQL, and data warehousing solutions).
- Strong experience with data processing pipelines and workflow orchestration principles.
- Proficient in building scalable backend APIs using modern frameworks.
- Experience with data quality and validation principles and frameworks.
- Solid experience with modern front-end technologies (React) to ensure backend APIs are designed effectively for UI consumption.
- Experience working with component libraries to ensure effective reuse of code and UI patterns.
Responsibilities
- Lead and architect software solutions for a new, API-driven data platform, from initial discovery through prototyping and roadmapping.
- Develop the initial functional prototype (MVP) to validate core service architecture, test technical approaches, and demonstrate feasibility.
- Author the long-term engineering roadmap to define the full-scale buildout, focusing on service-oriented design and API contracts.
- Design and build scalable and robust infrastructure solutions and services.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development processes.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Other
- Client preference is for EST time zone.
- Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with an ability to break down highly complex, ambiguous problems into manageable components.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical strategies to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and inspire engineering teams.
