Technical Lead (Remote)

Nivoda is looking for a Technical Lead to transitionally manage a team of highly talented high-performing Software Engineers. You will be responsible for building integrated, scalable, and robust experiences and apps.

About Nivoda:

Nivoda is a young and energetic global team headquartered in London with offices in Mumbai, New York, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Antwerp and Amsterdam.  

We are an extremely fast-growing B2B marketplace changing how the global jewelry industry operates. We connect buyers and sellers of jewelry on our online platform and facilitate the most transparent, efficient and cost-effective way for the jewelry industry to sell and buy jewelry. 

Nivoda has a rapidly growing workforce expanding into new countries with a dynamic, supportive and collaborative culture.

The company's sales have grown over 250% in the last 12 months, and the team has grown from 30 to over 400 internationally. We are a global team who can always be trusted, driven to make big and bold moves to transform a traditional industry.To know more please visit www.nivoda.net

Who You Are

• An effective and highly technical people manager to a team of high-performing engineers

• Proven past work experience in web application development specifically using the JavaScript stack (React/Node) with 6-8 years of technical expertise handling medium to large-scale 3-tier applications

• 3-4 years of experience in managing software engineering teams preferably with Agile SCRUM methodologies (having at least 2 years of experience in Agile)

• Experience in translating technical concepts into language for audiences, including software engineers, and business and technical leaders.

• Experience in building and managing software engineering teams in a startup environment

• Good organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously

• Good analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems

• Good communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel

• Advocates on behalf of team members in multiple ways including securing adequate resources for success

• Experience in recruiting engineering talent (preferred)

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Senior Engineering Manager and assist with all initiatives under them

• Work effectively with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, including Product Managers, to set and achieve optimal outcomes

• Update key stakeholders on the progress of projects

• Act as problem solver and coordinator for your team to remove roadblocks and ensure optimal delivery and productivity

• Involved in organising and handling Agile ceremonies and team-bonding events for the team

• Involved in onboarding new employees

• Work with all team members to nurture talent and improve the skills of each team member

• Measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals

• Collaborate with various functions, drive engineering initiatives and have an impact at an organizational level

• Participate in hiring strategy, if required