Recruit, onboard, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and contractors.
Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Promote career development via regular coaching, mentoring, and support.
Ensure high-quality software development practices across the entire lifecycle.
Enhance team productivity and efficiency by continuously improving engineering processes.
Drive application performance, scalability, and sustainability by owning technical initiatives.
Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to prioritize roadmap items, identify risks, negotiate trade-offs, and align on outcomes.
Collaborate with UX to build intuitive, modern web applications.
Support software releases through coordination with DevOps, QA, and support teams.
Solve complex technical challenges through architecture, design, and process discussions.
Establish clarity and alignment by participating in sprint review, planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
Break down complex problems into manageable tasks and advocate for data-informed decision-making.
Actively contribute to long-term technical and organizational planning.
Represent engineering in cross-functional strategy conversations with clarity and influence.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or a related field.
5+ years designing, building, deploying, and debugging scalable, cloud-based web applications.
Proficient in frontend technologies, API development, and SQL-based databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Deep understanding of software architecture, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable system design.
2-3 years of experience leading engineering teams, with strong mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams
Skilled in resolving conflicts, fostering trust, and promoting a culture of collaboration and psychological safety
Experienced with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and LEAN product development.
Strong strategic planning, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-based web applicationsfrontend technologiesAPI developmentSQLPostgreSQLMySQLsoftware architectureSOLID principlesdesign patternsscalable system design

Soft Skills

mentoringcoachingpeople managementconflict resolutiontrust buildingcollaborationpsychological safetystrategic planningprioritizationcommunication

Certifications

BS in Computer Science