Tech Lead

A Tech Lead is an experienced developer who not only possesses technical expertise but also takes on leadership responsibilities within a development team. The Tech Lead is part of the software development team whose role goes beyond coding proficiency and individual contribution to the code base to include guiding and supporting the team in achieving product success.
From guiding the team technically to fostering collaboration and building team culture, Tech Leads are pivotal in the dynamic realm of product development. Ultimately, the Tech Lead is responsible for the technical quality of the product and ensuring that the team is following best practices.

• Technical Leadership: As a Tech Lead, one of the primary responsibilities is to provide technical leadership. This involves working with the Solution Architect to make informed decisions about the technology stack, architecture, and overall technical direction of the project. You should set and maintain high coding standards, ensuring the team follows best practices. You should also provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, and review and approve architectural decisions.
• Team Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration are paramount. The Tech Lead serves as a bridge between team members, fostering a positive and productive working environment. They facilitate knowledge sharing, and mentorship, and ensure a cohesive team dynamic. Additionally, they act as a point of contact between the software development team and other product development teams.
• Problem-Solving: In the face of challenges and roadblocks, Tech Leads are expected to leverage their technical expertise to find creative solutions. They should encourage a problem-solving mindset within the team and be adept at troubleshooting and debugging complex issues. Depending on the size of the build team, Tech Leads are often expected to be hands-on and coding the most complex components of the product. In fact, on our smaller product teams that operate more like start-ups, Tech Leads typically spend at least 50% of their time coding.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Maintaining code quality is a core responsibility of a Tech Lead. They conduct regular code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards. This helps in identifying and rectifying issues early in the development process.
• Risk Management: Tech Leads play a vital role in identifying and mitigating project risks. They anticipate potential challenges and devise strategies to address them proactively, ensuring the smooth progress of the project.
• Decision-Making: The ability to make informed decisions swiftly is a key attribute of a Tech Lead. Whether it's choosing a technology stack, resolving conflicts within the team, or addressing project-related issues, decisive and well-thought-out decisions are essential.
• Sprint Planning and Execution: Tech Leads work closely with Scrum Masters to define timelines, allocate resources, and manage workloads. Their ability to break down complex tasks and distribute them appropriately among team members is essential for successful product development.
• People Management: There is a component of people management to the Tech Lead role. Developers on the asset team report to the Tech Lead, and you are responsible for ensuring they have the right type of work, monitoring their overall progress and productivity, and working with individuals to help them grow professionally. This includes understanding their strengths and weaknesses and working together to build these skills

• Minimum 5+ years of software development experience
• Prior experience in technical or team leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead change and set priorities, with capacity to be flexible and adapt to new challenges
• Ability to mentor and guide team members, and build strong team relationships
• Ability to stay on top of industry best practices and drive new development standards and guidelines for the team (CICD, Tech stack, Code Reviews, SEI+, etc.)
• Mastery in our preferred programming languages Python and React, and ability to be hands-on with these languages and take on the most difficult technical components and challenges
• Proficiency with data engineering concepts, such as data warehouses, ETLs, data visualization tools, data processing solutions, etc.
• Strong database knowledge with Relational, In-memory, and non-relational databases
• Knowledge of Logging, monitoring & alerting tools
• Experience with IaC and CICD leverage tools like Terraform and Bitbucket Pipelines
• Ability to understand, embrace and leverage emerging technologies
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
  

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some representative examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.