Technical Lead

Tech Lead

Location: Remote  

Type: Full-Time  

Reports To: Product Owner  

About Us  

VETTX is transforming how auto dealerships acquire vehicles from private sellers. Our innovative platform and tailored solutions enable dealerships to scale efficiently and effectively. As a rapidly growing startup, we are a close-knit, energetic, and entrepreneurial team dedicated to making a significant impact in the industry.

Role Overview 

As a Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the technical vision, development, and execution of our projects. You’ll lead a small Scrum team of senior and mid-level developers, ensuring alignment with our technical goals and mentoring team members to excel. This role requires hands-on expertise in full-stack development, web scraping, AI integrations, and a strong foundation in React, TypeScript, Node.js, Azure, and MySQL. Spanish language skills are a plus, as we work with diverse teams.  

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Collaboration  

- Lead and mentor a team of senior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.  

- Collaborate with the Product Owner, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and innovative technical solutions.  

- Facilitate communication and coordination across cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth execution of projects.  

- Advocate for and implement best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps processes.  

Technical Ownership

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software applications.  

- Drive architectural decisions, including the design and implementation of AI integrations to enhance product capabilities and cloud-native APIs with expertise in enterprise integrations  

- Provide technical expertise in full-stack development with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Azure, and MySQL.  

- Optimize and manage cloud-based infrastructure using Azure services.  

- Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of applications through thoughtful design and implementation.  

Project Execution  

- Manage and prioritize technical tasks to meet deadlines and deliverables.  

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in React, TypeScript, and Node.js.

- Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards.  

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues during all stages of development.  

- Lead the adoption of new technologies, including AI and machine learning tools, to align with product goals and innovation.  

Qualifications

Required Skills:

- 10+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on modern web technologies.  

- Proven experience implementing and utilizing AI integrations to enhance software solutions.  

- Expertise in React and TypeScript for building responsive front-end applications.  

- Experience with web scraping and abiding by US laws and regulations.

- Proficiency in Node.js for back-end development and API integration.  

- Strong experience with Azure (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, CI/CD pipelines).  

- In-depth knowledge of MySQL database design and optimization.  

- Experience leading teams, especially with senior and mid-level developers.  

- Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.  

- Familiarity with agile development practices and tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.  

Soft Skills: 

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor developers.  

- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.  

- Excellent, friendly and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.  

- Ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.  

- Spanish language skills are a plus.  

Bonus Skills:  

- Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).  

- Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or Sellinium.  

- Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.  

What We Offer

- Fully remote work.

- A collaborative, supportive team culture.  

- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.  

- Flexible work arrangements.  

- Competitive salary and benefits package.  

- A chance to make a significant impact in a growing company.