US Lead Software Engineer
Role summary
Gelt is seeking a US Lead Software Engineer to join their global team. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of product features, APIs, and systems, while also managing a high-performing team. The Tech Lead will collaborate with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to align technology with business goals. A key aspect of this role is hands-on coding alongside the team, owning features end-to-end, and ensuring scalability, operability, and robust system design. The position requires expertise in backend (NestJS, NodeJS, TypeScript, Python), frontend (Vue 3, TypeScript), cloud (AWS), and databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Who We Are
Gelt is a global company with operations in the US, UK, and Israel. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Tech Lead to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our applications and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the design and implementation of product features in Gelt applications, APIs, and diagnostic and insights systems.
- Manage an established, high-performing team.
- Work closely with stakeholders from product, design, and engineering to align technological solutions with business goals and objectives.
- Get your hands dirty — our tech leaders are expected to develop code alongside the team.
- Understand complex product and feature goals and work with the team to design, review, test, and deliver them.
- Own features end-to-end, considering user experience, data models, scalability, operability, and ongoing metrics.
- Collaborate with the team to continuously improve standards, quality, knowledge, and communication.
Our Stack
- Backend: NestJS, NodeJS, TypeScript, Python
- Frontend: Vue 3, TypeScript
- Cloud: AWS
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Utilities: Rush (monorepo), GitHub
- Tasks & Knowledge Base: Notion, Linear
- Communication: Slack, Zoom, Around
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced, tech-focused organization.
- 50% or more hands-on leadership experience.
- Demonstrable expertise in software design, development, and deployment.
- Strong knowledge and experience with cloud technologies.
- Understanding of security standards and compliance requirements within the industry.
- Experience in engineering or working with AI/ML systems.
- Proven problem-solving skills with a focus on building robust, fault-tolerant systems.
- Experience scaling software and infrastructure in response to growth.
- Effective leadership and team-building skills with a proven record of upskilling team members.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.