Position: Full Stack Team Lead (Java and Angular)
Company: Svitla Systems
Category: Java
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper
Published: 2023-05-01T00:00:00+03:00

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Full Stack Team Lead (Java and Angular) for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Ukraine. Our client is a global nonprofit organization that aims to connect Ukraine to the world to propel its postwar reconstruction and longer-term economic & social development. Their one-of-a-kind program pairs Ukrainian youth with English speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. They work with students aged 10-35 and volunteers aged 14+. The project pairs English learners with volunteers worldwide to conduct weekly online speaking sessions. Participants are matched based on preferences, interests, and availability to ensure a practical and mutually enjoyable communication experience. After a match is made, they support learners and volunteers throughout their participation in the program with tips, resources, and problem resolution. They're helping a generation of Ukrainian youth improve their spoken English and intercultural skills, equipping them with academic and professional opportunities. 
The online platform is the key tool that allows us to onboard and serve tens of thousands of participants in pursuing the mission. We’re hiring an experienced software engineering manager to oversee the development of this platform, which the client launched as an MVP in late 2022. We’re seeking a professional full-stack engineer with at least 2 years of leadership experience. An  ideal candidate has experience at more extensive, more established organizations and is eager to take a startup leadership role offering flexibility, autonomy, and creativity. The product is a web application that helps Ukrainians to study English. This role will report directly to the CEO.

**Requirements:**
At least 4 years of experience in software development.
Knowledge of Java and Angular.
Experience leading a fully remote, mostly part-time team.
Ready to stay close to the code and help junior engineers with coding challenges.
Actual full-time availability is required (you cannot be working or studying elsewhere).
Startup mindset: ready to move fast, comfortable with change, and excited to build something new.
Proactive, critical thinker: ready to lead, problem solve, and meet high-level goals without close oversight or micromanagement.
Creative thinker: excited to come up with novel approaches and solutions.
Committed to the project’s mission to help rebuild Ukraine through the power of English and 1-on-1 connections.

**Nice to have:**
Ability to work in English (B2-C2 level).
Interest and experience in product management.

**Responsibilities:**
Lead the development team, which consists of 4 developers.
Assist team with complex problems, including performing meaningful code reviews and, if necessary, direct coding.
Set up sustainable best practices (for code quality, infrastructure, collaboration, deployment, testing, documentation, measurement, design principles, etc.).
Help each engineer do their best work and build a culture of high performance, effective collaboration, and care about quality.
Work with senior leadership to set product vision and transform business strategy into the product roadmap.
Ensure the software development process moves smoothly, meets agreed deadlines, and produces high-quality work.

**We Offer:**
US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
Annual performance appraisals.
Flexibility in workspace, either remote or in one of our development offices. 
Comprehensive medical insurance including dental and massages.
Sport reimbursement program for onsite and online activities.
Support of a healthy lifestyle, compensation for running events.
Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.
Personal loan budget available for long-term personnel.
20 vacation days, 10 national holidays and sick leaves.
Maternity leave policy and family days off.
Full compensation for conferences, courses, English classes.
Free webinars, meetups and conferences organized by Svitla.
Gifts for birthdays, New Year, anniversaries, children and more.
Fun corporate celebrations and activities, regular lectures on various topics.
Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!