Head of Software Engineering

$250,000 - $250,000/Yr

Spectrum It Recruitment - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Tampa, FL

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About the position

The Head of Software Engineering will lead the development team at a fast-growing SaaS startup focused on renewable energy solutions. This role involves overseeing the software development life cycle, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will be passionate about clean tech and thrive in a dynamic startup environment, contributing to the mission of reducing carbon footprints through innovative technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Oversee the entire software development life cycle, from planning and architecture to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with the product, operations, and business teams to align technical efforts with business goals.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and architecture, with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in renewable energy and software engineering, and make recommendations for improving our tech stack and processes.
• Lead by example through hands-on development, especially in areas involving Python, JavaScript, React, and AWS.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of our platform.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, React, and AWS services.
• Experience building SaaS products and scaling cloud-based platforms.
• Proven experience leading teams through all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Strong understanding of microservices, API development, and modern DevOps practices.
• Ability to translate business goals into effective technical strategies.
• Experience working in startups or small teams, with a 'roll up your sleeves' mentality.
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and making a positive impact on the world.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or data-driven platforms.
• Knowledge of energy markets, renewable energy technologies, or carbon tracking solutions.

Benefits

• Up to $250,000 per annum
• 10% annual performance based bonus
• Private healthcare
• 401k and stock/share options
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team in an exciting, high-impact sector.