Director of Engineering and Team Lead

Themis is democratizing governance and risk management by creating intuitive software to improve communication and compliance within organizations.

Location: United States

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.

Requirements

• Experience in developing, testing, and deploying production-ready code for a fast paced, growing startup environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.