Engineering Lead - HYBRID

Lead. Innovate. Drive Full-Stack Engineering Excellence.

Our innovative, mission-driven technology VIP Client is seeking a Engineering Lead to lead a high-performing, remote-first team of engineers while working hybrid (2 days/week in-office) near Tucker, GA.

This role requires a strong technical leader with deep expertise in PHP, JavaScript (both front-end and back-end), and Node.js, along with hands-on experience in AWS and Linux environments (Windows experience is not applicable). As the engineering leader, you will drive the development of scalable web applications, optimize cloud-based architectures, and align engineering efforts with business objectives—demonstrating measurable ROI from your department’s initiatives.

💰 Base Salary: $150-160K DOE up to 10% annual bonus
📍 Hybrid Role – In-office Mondays & Thursdays (Tucker, GA)
🖥️ Linux-Based Development Environment – Strong Linux Experience Required

What You’ll Do

🔹 Lead & Mentor – Manage and develop a distributed team of 7 software and test engineers in an Agile environment.
🔹 Webapp Leadership – Drive the end-to-end development of scalable, high-performance JavaScript and PHP-based applications.
🔹 Full-Stack Development Oversight – Guide teams in building robust, secure, and maintainable applications using Node.js, PHP, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
🔹 AWS Cloud & Linux Infrastructure – Architect and optimize cloud-based solutions while ensuring best practices in a Linux-based production environment.
🔹 Demonstrate ROI & Business Impact – Track and showcase how engineering initiatives translate into business growth and efficiency improvements.
🔹 Hands-On Technical Leadership – While primarily a leadership role, you’ll contribute to the codebase when necessary to support your team.
🔹 Establish Technical Standards – Define and enforce coding best practices, scalability strategies, and security measures.
🔹 Optimize Agile Processes – Oversee Agile ceremonies and foster efficient cross-team collaboration.

What You Bring

✔ 7 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer with expertise in PHP and JavaScript.
✔ 2 years of engineering management experience leading teams in an Agile development environment.
✔ Strong experience working in Linux-based development environments (critical requirement).
✔ Proven ability to architect and scale web applications in AWS.
✔ Hands-on expertise with Node.js, PHP, and JavaScript (front-end & back-end).
✔ Strong track record of optimizing engineering teams to drive measurable ROI and business impact.
✔ Excellent communication & leadership skills – Ability to mentor teams and convey technical concepts effectively.
✔ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

➕ Experience leading distributed or nearshore teams.
➕ Hands-on expertise with TypeScript, React, MySQL/Postgres, Kafka, GraphQL, Vue.js.
➕ Master’s degree in Computer Science (preferred but not required).
➕ Agile or Scrum certification (a plus).

What Success Looks Like

🏆 Engineering Excellence – Your leadership ensures high-quality, scalable web applications.
📈 Team Growth & Development – You foster an environment where engineers thrive and advance.
🚀 Strategic Impact – Your technical leadership aligns engineering with business goals, ensuring ROI-driven execution.
🔧 Process Optimization – Agile best practices lead to greater efficiency and productivity.

Why Join?

💡 High-Impact Role – Influence a fast-growing company’s technical roadmap.
🏆 Mission-Driven Culture – Work on cutting-edge technology that makes a difference.
🏡 Hybrid Flexibility – Remote-first team, with in-office collaboration on Mondays & Thursdays.
🌴 Unlimited PTO & Competitive Benefits – Prioritize work-life balance.
🌎 Company-Wide Onsite Events – Travel for twice-yearly team gatherings.

👉 If you're a results-driven engineering leader with expertise in PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, AWS, and Linux, apply today and help shape the future of this innovative platform!