About Arcanys

Arcanys launched in 2010 to help entrepreneurs and innovators from Australia, Europe and other parts of the globe accelerate their software development with dedicated remote engineers from the Philippines.

Why work with us?

There’s a unique spirit to Arcanys—manifested in our amazing talents, passion for technology, and a strong focus on everyone’s career and personal development. As a company rooted in people, we make a point to offer exciting work opportunities and foster a culture that everyone can meaningfully contribute to.

Join us as a: Development Team Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Development Team Lead to spearhead our development efforts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for guiding our talented engineers, managing the full software development lifecycle, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. You will be a key player in shaping our technical architecture, mentoring our developers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding position offers the chance to make a significant impact on our products and our team's growth.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management:

• Oversee and lead a globally distributed development team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Manage planning, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery of projects.
• Implement and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to maintain high standards of quality and velocity.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, supporting their professional growth and skill development.

Technical Architecture & Strategy:

• Coordinate cross-team technical architecture, ensuring seamless integration and alignment across various components.
• Drive technical innovation and explore new technologies to enhance our development processes and product offerings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver solutions that meet user needs.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure robust testing and quality assurance throughout the development cycle.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.

Quality & Velocity:

• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality code and maintain optimal development velocity across both frontend and backend development.
• Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other areas for improvement.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Experience in team lead positions
• Proven ability to motivate and align people towards common goals
• Expert skills in Django, Python, and system architecture
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Ability to read, review, optimize, and debug large code bases, providing suggestions for improvement and refactoring while adhering to good software engineering practices
• Proficiency in using code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with RESTful API and RPC services
• Proficient understanding of various software development methodologies
• Excellent communication skills in English, a team-oriented mindset, and a strong work ethic

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