Technical Lead - McKinney, TX

Photon Interactive UK Ltd

McKinney, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Best Practices, Cadence, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Debt Management, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Docker, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GraphQL, Leadership, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Open Source, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Privacy Protocols, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Planning, Production Systems, Psychology, REST (Representational State Transfer), Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Security Protocols, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Strategic Planning, System Architecture, Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation
LOCATION
McKinney, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking a high-caliber Technical Lead to guide our engineering team through complex architectural challenges and drive the execution of our product roadmap. In this role, you will balance deep hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring our systems are scalable, maintainable, and built to the highest standards.

As a bridge between product vision and technical implementation, you will mentor engineers, define best practices, and make critical decisions on the technologies that power our platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Architecture & Design: • Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure software systems. • Conduct thorough code reviews and provide architectural oversight to ensure long-term code health.

Team Leadership & Mentorship: • Guide a cross-functional team of engineers. • Act as a technical mentor, fostering a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and high performance.

Strategic Planning: • Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications. • Estimate timelines, identify potential risks, and manage technical debt.

Execution & Delivery: • Drive the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from ideation to deployment. • Ensure the team meets sprint goals and maintains a consistent delivery cadence.

Process Optimization: • Implement and refine engineering best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile methodologies. • Remain active in the codebase, tackling the most complex Level 3 problems and setting the standard for quality and efficiency.

Technical Requirements

Proficiency: • Expert-level knowledge in modern backend and/or frontend frameworks (React)

Infrastructure: • Significant experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

System Design: • Proven ability to design distributed systems, microservices architectures, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs

DevOps Mindset: • Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and performance tuning in a production environment

Soft Skills & Leadership

Communication: • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and persuasively

Problem-Solving: • A pragmatic approach to engineering that balances perfectionism with the need to deliver business value

Adaptability: • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-paced environment

Decision Making: • Confident in making tough technical trade-offs under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading remote or hybrid engineering teams.

Contributions to open-source projects or a strong presence in the technical community.

Deep understanding of security protocols and data privacy compliance.

Compensation, Benefits, and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.

This position is available for independent contractors.

No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.

About the Company

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Photon Interactive UK Ltd