Technical Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced technical lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building out our web architecture and managing an agile team. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements for the development team. You will participate in the full development life cycle, from the concept stage to delivery and post-launch support. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver, and an excellent communicator, with a strong passion for technology and innovation.

YOU WILL:

• Build out our web architecture, allowing new feature modules to be sent to production while having strategic foresight on the long-term product vision
• Introduce new technology and ideas as needed
• Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems
• Manage an agile team, including hiring, training, and mentoring
• Make key decisions to ensure the successful implementation of all initiatives
• Participate in reviews and meetings and provide updates on project progress
• Analyze requirements and impact assessment for new features or bug fixes
• Perform high-level design and establish technical standards
• Coordinate with co-developers and actively participate in code reviews, bug fixing code /architecture
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, perform code reviews, participate actively in demos
• Share knowledge through collaboration, training, peer review, presentations, and articles
• Foster innovation and creativity in the team
• Build and maintain a culture of team empathy and collaboration
• Strive for an engineering-first approach to projects
• Have an eye for performance, and consistently optimize code to improve performance and scalability

PREREQUISITES:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing engineering teams
• Strong experience with backend development, including experience with server-side technologies such as Node.js, Python, or PHP
• Experience with frontend technologies and architecture, including experience with modern web frameworks like React, Angular
• Experience with cloud-based architectures, microservices, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with multi-tier systems and service design and development for large-scale systems
• Experience in managing an agile team, including hiring, training, and mentoring
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold kickass ideas
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eye for performance and a commitment to creating high-performance, scalable applications
• Team empathy and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong passion for innovation and an engineering-first mindset

Good-to-have:

• Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with building scalable front-end architecture based on React or Angular
• Knowledge of Industry best practices for the security of Frontend Modules
• Working experience in creating Frontend Language based plugins

Why Electrum?

Electrum is an online solar and renewable energy marketplace that provides businesses and homeowners with expert advice and a concierge experience when it comes to home and business electrification. Our marketplace is integrated into Utility and OEM websites as a co-branded or white-labeled solution offered to their customers. We have a growing list of partners and new verticals to deliver on. We help home and business owners figure out just how much they can save on their home energy costs with electrification; help determine the most affordable options, and guide them through all available tax incentives and rebates.

We have a bidding platform with a national network of vetted installers and solar companies competing for our client's business. A homeowner's Energy Advisor will present the project for bid, talk to installers, pre-screen installer bids, and assist the customer to select the best-customized option for their home and budget. This process results in great deals for our customers, and even more, a great experience for our customers!

We value choice and transparency, which builds confidence in our customer’s decision to go solar. Our roadmap has a holistic approach, allowing you to work on a diverse range of projects where we see opportunities for impact.

Our diverse partner portfolio features some of the world’s largest brands that require the highest level of security compliance. You’ll get to lead our security efforts and work alongside our growing team in India and the United States. We’re a passionate team focused on building the ecosystem for home electrification. We value choice, integrity, and transparency.

With Electrum, you will:

* Experience the growth stage of a start-up

* Positively impact the world by simplifying the process of moving off fossil fuels

* Create software leveraged by some of the world’s largest brands

* Work with a diverse team

* Experience a flexible hybrid work policy

* Be eligible for health insurance benefits with a sum insured of INR 5 Lakhs (covering employee, spouse, and up to 4 children with an option to include parents by paying 50% of the additional premium cost)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We are looking for passionate individuals interested in a home, where they will grow professionally, interact internationally, and take pride in exceeding expectations. If this appeals to you, then we encourage you to apply.