Software Engineering Team Lead – Remote

Mechanic Advisor is seeking a skilled and dynamic Engineering Team Lead with extensive experience in .NET development to lead and inspire a team of software engineers. As a Team Lead, you will play a hand-on role in the design, development, and delivery of a commercial CRM solution for the automotive service industry. In addition to your technical expertise, you will be responsible for guiding and managing the team, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful execution of projects while promoting the growth and professional development of team members.

This role will report to the Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in .NET development, utilizing your in-depth knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, and related technologies to drive the team’s technical decisions and solve complex challenges.
• People Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering a positive work environment and promoting their professional growth. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and support team members’ career development.
• Resource Planning: Collaborate with product managers, engineering leadership, and peer team leaders to clarify scope, requirements, and timelines. Take ownership of resource allocation within your team to ensure features are shipped in time with the product roadmap.

• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality standards, optimize performance, and ensure maintainability. Implement best practices and ensure the team adheres to established guidelines.
• Architectural Design: Work closely with the to design scalable and robust architectures that align with business needs and product roadmap.
• Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with our CRM platform and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, architectural diagrams, and API specifications, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with product and engineering leadership, providing progress updates, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with other team leaders to align engineering efforts with our product roadmap.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in .NET development, with a strong grasp of C#, ASP.NET hosted REST APIs, and related backend technologies.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing software engineering teams.
• Experience architecting microservices, REST APIs and developing 3rd party integrations.
• Demonstrated understanding of database and data transformation techniques.
• Solid understanding of commercial software development, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in code review, debugging, and performance optimisation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse and dispersed teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality products.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and related tools.
• Familiarity with containerisation, ETL solutions, and automotive service industry is a plus.

Join our innovative and collaborative engineering organization, where your technical expertise and management skills will be instrumental in driving the success of our product. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our exciting journey!

• Health, Vision & Dental
• 401k
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Flexible work. Work remote or in one of our offices located in Boston, MA or Tulsa, OK