Tech Lead

Job Description

Job title: Tech Lead

Reports to: Product Engineering Director

Department/Group: Product/Engineering/Data

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Travel Required: Yes, ability to travel as required by role (up to 10%)

Primary Purpose & Function

Responsible for leading a talented team of developers in building and maintaining our industry-leading SaaS platform while ensuring the technical vision aligns with the overall business goals and fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the development team, including mentorship and coaching.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new features and functionalities within the SaaS platform.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Work closely with product management and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure team to ensure optimal performance and scalability of the platform on Microsoft Azure.
• Conduct code reviews, identify and address technical risks, and maintain an elevated level of code quality.
• Stay up to date on the latest technologies within the Microsoft stack (Azure, .NET, etc.) and identify opportunities for innovation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong experience with the Microsoft development stack (e.g., .NET, C#, ASP.NET).
• In-depth understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred).
• Experience building and maintaining SaaS applications.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and development best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for technology/agriculture and a strong understanding of the AgTech landscape.

Travel

Ability to travel for short periods of time as required by role, under all weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle and eye strain.

Direct reports

N/A

Additional Notes:

Growers Edge Financial, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Growers Edge Financial, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote