Tech Lead Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide technical guidance for intricate, high-impact projects, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with both product and business goals.

• Lead the design of system and component-level architecture in collaboration with engineers and architects.

• Oversee the complete technical execution of essential projects, from design to delivery, while proactively managing risks and dependencies.

• Convert high-level designs into well-defined tasks, estimates, and implementation plans.

• Design, implement, and enhance cloud-native architectures using contemporary patterns (microservices, event-driven systems, API-first design), technologies, and tools.

• Establish and uphold high engineering standards through code reviews, CI/CD, testing, TDD, observability, and DevOps practices.

• Build, prioritize, and manage technical debt while driving improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability using data-driven insights.

• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting robust engineering judgment, collaboration, ownership, continuous learning, and skill development.

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX, QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver solutions that satisfy both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Effectively communicate technical trade-offs, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Support the alignment of product priorities with technical execution, ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery.

• Maintain a hands-on approach, contributing high-quality, production-ready code for critical components and complex problem areas.

• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate production issues by applying strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

• Continuously assess and adopt modern technologies and tools that enhance system reliability and team efficiency.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and company goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience.

• 12+ years of professional software development experience in building complex, scalable business applications.

• Expert-level proficiency in the Microsoft stack, including C# / .NET Core and Angular.

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, such as Durable Functions, App Services, Event Hubs, API Management, Azure AD, Key Vault, Blob Storage, AKS, and Service Fabric.

• Proven experience in designing and operating distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs (including ODATA).

• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines (YAML), Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub, and modern DevOps practices.

• Strong database experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB, including performance tuning and scalability.

• Significant experience with automated testing frameworks, TDD, and quality-driven development practices.

• Familiarity with ERP, financial, or mission-critical SaaS platforms is a significant advantage.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through expertise rather than authority.

• Ability to maintain a continuous improvement mindset with a demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence and professional growth.

• Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package ($180,000-200,000 base salary + variable component)

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)

• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Time Off

• Wellness Initiatives

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Global Parental Leave

• Calm, free premium subscription

• Employee Discount Program