Overview

Company: Xplor

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours. We provide cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions to small and medium-sized businesses to help them manage the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can focus on what they love. We are unified by our purpose of helping people succeed. When you join, you become part of a personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Ready to make a difference? We are looking for curious and empathetic people who are motivated by meaningful work, align with our four core values, maintain a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity, and thrive in an evolving environment. We value big picture thinkers who are both tactical and strategic, aim high, and put people first in everything we do.

Role Overview

The role of Tech Lead / Engineering Manager involves leadership and delivery responsibilities within a team of developers, ensuring smooth achievement of business goals. You will participate in the development and maintenance of a complex SaaS product with a sizable system and multiple external integrations (REST APIs). You will gain experience with a scaling product used globally by millions of users. We practice SOLID principles and deliver automated, well-tested, simple solutions.

Responsibilities

• Instil best practices within a delivery team
• Guide the team in decisions aligned with the company\'s strategic objectives
• Act as an escalation point for other developers
• Lead or contribute to discovery work for new technology or features
• Plan resources, workloads, priorities and outcomes
• Encourage out-of-the-box thinking
• Take on more complex development tasks
• Mentor other developers and lead by example

Qualifications

• PHP 7+ using a clean code approach
• Symfony (or similar MVC framework)
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Single Page Applications (React for future development; Vue.js and Angular.js are beneficial for legacy systems)
• MySQL (Redis, MongoDB and DynamoDB beneficial)
• Git
• Jira and Confluence
• Experience managing an Agile/Scrum team
• Confident in running and participating in Agile ceremonies
• Ability to perform high-level and detailed design analysis and create relevant documentation
• Desire to instil development best practices in the Software Delivery Lifecycle
• Ability to challenge estimates and code reviews
• Excellent communication on technical and non-technical subjects

Nice to have:

• Cloud platforms and serverless architectures (we use AWS: Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IAM, EventBridge, SNS, SQS, S3, CDK)
• Docker
• Python
• OWASP experience

Additional Information

• Values: Make life simple; Build for people; Move with purpose; Create lasting communities.
• We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds even if you do not tick all boxes.
• Perks and benefits include family-friendly leave, social impact days, LinkedIn Learning access, diversity and inclusion initiatives, mental health support, and flexible work options.

Ready to apply?

To start your application, submit your resume. Include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We welcome you to share any accessibility needs during the application or interview process.