Engineering Lead

Job Description

Job Description

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!

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000