Tech Lead

About Outliant

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Core Values

• Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.
• Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.
• World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role

We\'re looking for a Tech Lead who can join the Winona Engineering team. As a Tech Lead, you\'ll be a trusted advisor and own the entire technical lifecycle for assigned projects. You\'ll apply your broad range of specialized skills to tackle complex challenges, requiring innovative solutions and a deep understanding of technical concepts. You\'ll independently plan and execute project development, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts within the team.

About Winona

Join us at Winona to revolutionize menopause care and make a lasting impact. We’re a team united by a shared mission to empower women through innovative telehealth solutions. Our dynamic environment fosters creativity, growth, and collaboration. At Winona, we value diverse perspectives and offer flexible work arrangements. Your skills, whether in healthcare, technology, creativity, or administration, will find a home here. We provide competitive compensation and room for career advancement. Our community is dedicated to promoting women’s health and well-being. If you’re looking for more than just a job, Winona offers purpose-driven careers where you can make a real difference. Embark on a journey of growth and empowerment with us.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and leadership for a single team, making key decisions regarding architecture, frameworks, and tools.
• Mentorship: Offer guidance and support to other engineers, facilitating their skill development through regular one-on-one meetings.
• Issue Escalation: Proactively escalate issues to the Engineering Manager and Human Resources Director as needed.
• Work Environment Promotion: Actively promote and contribute to a healthy, safe, and collaborative work environment.

Day-to-Day Engineering Collaboration

• Hands-On Contribution: Collaborate closely with engineers on a daily basis, contributing to hands-on coding and implementation efforts.
• Code Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews, pair programming, and adherence to best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex technical issues as they arise during development and deployment.

Technical Strategy Development

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with product vision and broader business goals.
• Tradeoff Evaluation: Make relevant tradeoffs between speed, scalability, and technical complexity when shaping product and engineering decisions.

Team Leadership and Management

• Team Leadership: Lead the technical team in architecting, designing, and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Best Practices Advocacy: Champion industry best practices in software development, ensuring consistent coding standards and process improvements.
• Innovative Solutions Implementation: Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex functionalities and system requirements.
• Problem Breakdown and Task Management: Decompose complex technical challenges into clear, actionable tasks. Prioritize and manage the technical workload effectively.
• Code Review and Mentorship: Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor team members to support their technical growth and quality output.
• Team Collaboration and Support: Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication and peer learning.
• Proactive Conflict Resolution: Identify potential technical conflicts or bottlenecks early and resolve them independently or collaboratively.
• Technology Trends Monitoring: Stay current with emerging technologies, evaluating their relevance and potential for improving the development process.

Communication and Client Interaction

• Client Presentations & Demos: Comfortable presenting work and conducting demos for clients, with clear, confident communication.
• Clear Communication: Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional Audio/Video Presence: Maintain a professional audio and video setup suitable for remote collaboration and client interactions.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, organized, and up-to-date technical documentation to ensure team alignment and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience, including at least 1–2 years in a technical lead or equivalent leadership role
• Proven experience leading technical projects from inception to completion
• Mastery of relevant programming languages, frameworks, and development tools
• Strong experience using and working with Contentful
• Strong experience working with Webflow, WordPress, ReactJS, Javascript, AWS, and PostgreSQL
• Experience working with Nuxt.js
• Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns
• Expertise in agile development methodologies and project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and task delegation capabilities
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends
• Experience in process improvement and driving change within a team or organization

Important Notice

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