Been There, Done That Attitude
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of transitioning tech teams and products in small/medium startups as the companies scale. They should have experience making decisions on build vs. buy, maintaining original tools vs. creating next generation solutions, and using on-shore vs. off-shore resources. The candidate should have a knack for identifying and reducing bottlenecks and manual processes in order to streamline software development, increase velocity, and deliver solutions on time or ahead of schedule. Responsibilities
Designing and overseeing the implementation of our next-generation products
Supporting our existing products in a maintenance mode, while gradually migrating functionality to the new products
Research, pilot, and integrate third-party solutions into our product suite
Leading a software development team, including internal and external staff augmentation engineers, in a remote, distributed environment
Working with the Product and Engineering management to scope and execute items on the product roadmap, and ensure that solutions are delivered on time and on budget
Managing the complete software development lifecycle from requirement definitions to deployment
Working with stakeholders to understand their needs requirements, and translate them into working features and products
Expanding the team over time through hiring and outsourced vendors
Collaborating with developers on the system design and architecture
Working in an agile environment, including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and close coordination with squad leads
Creating architecture diagrams to convey the meaning and purpose of your designs
Requirements
7+ years of lead architect experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or related field preferred
Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget
Detailed knowledge of running software teams using agile based methodologies
Experience finding, interviewing, and evaluating candidates to grow and improve the team over time
Strong technical skills to guide team members in architecture, design, and implementation tradeoffs, including:
Back-end experience with SQL databases
Experience building web APIs and endpoints
Front-end mobile experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, and familiarity with modern frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue
Mobile development experience on both iOS and Android, and expertise with cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter
Familiarity with Node JS, Python, Java or other backend/scripting languages
Familiarity with Salesforce a plus
Experience with AWS services and security configurations
Experience with Twilio or other telecommunications platforms
Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress
Experience creating architecture diagrams with Miro or Lucid
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Experience with HIPAA compliance and security
Benefits
As a venture-backed company, Wider Circle offers competitive compensation, including:

Performance-based incentive bonuses
Salary $140,000 - $150,000
And most importantly, an opportunity to make the world a better place!