Director of Engineering & Engineering Team Lead

About Themis

Themis is democratizing governance and risk to make it work for companies rather than against them. We are solving the communication gap experienced by most companies that exist between internal departments and external partners by creating simple, intuitive software to monitor and share governance related controls.

What we're looking for

Themis is looking for a talented engineering team lead who is a player and coach focused on improving our code, our approach, and practices. We are bringing to life our vision of making governance accessible and easy for everyone. We are taking workflows typically run on spreadsheets and emails and building beautiful software to make it easier for organizations to adhere to governance requirements and regulations. We're looking for smart people who are curious, willing to learn, and who can embrace a challenge.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Work closely with product managers to translate requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, providing support for production applications

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development sessions to support growth in technical skills such as system architecture, API development, and UI/UX design.

• Oversee the technical delivery of projects, ensuring timelines are met and issues are resolved quickly.

• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

• Oversee and maintain compliance with IT security and regulatory standards, including, SOC 2 Type II and Penetration Testing requirements. Familiarity with PCI DSS standards (a huge plus). Manage audits and ensure the integrity of secure data handling processes.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines.

• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, focusing on technical feasibility, architecture design, and integration strategies.

• Actively participate in the design, development, and review of software solutions.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, setting a high standard for the team.

• Promote and implement Agile methodologies within the team, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Agile principles.

• Continuously improve team processes and workflows to enhance productivity and quality.

• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing.

Who You Are and Your Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, testing, and deploying production-ready code for a fast paced, growing startup environment.

• The position seeks highly-motivated individuals that enjoy working in a small dynamic team environment, with a passion for solving challenging problems that can lead to better outcomes in the financial sector.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science or similar discipline, with 5+ years of application development and 2 years of prior lead experience or instrumentation or 8+ years of equivalent work experience.

• Have experience with Ruby, JavaScript, React or similar technologies.

• Strong cross-functional team experience, execution, and appropriate scaling for a company that’s growing.

• A person with a strong drive for delivering quickly and effectively, and iterating fast.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices.

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