Tech Lead

As a Tech Lead at Servant, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with stakeholders, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and overseeing the design and development of scalable technical solutions. You will ensure that the projects align with Servant's mission and are completed on time and to high standards.

The Tech Lead position at Servant requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, alongside at least 7 years of Full Stack engineering experience. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience and demonstrate expertise in diverse technology stacks applicable to software development projects.

Servant offers a flexible remote work environment for the Tech Lead position, allowing you to work comfortably while maintaining a strong work-life balance. We prioritize a collaborative and values-aligned atmosphere that supports both personal and professional growth.

In the Tech Lead role at Servant, you will oversee Agile development practices, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies. Your experience with related tooling like Jira and Azure DevOps will help ensure that the engineering team remains focused and effective in delivering high-quality results.

The Tech Lead at Servant plays a crucial role in driving the organization’s mission of empowering faith communities. By leading technology projects and mentoring a team of engineers, you ensure that our digital transformation strategies support the values and goals of those we serve.

Managing a cross-functional engineering team involves clear communication, setting shared goals, and establishing trust among team members. Discuss your approach to facilitating collaboration and your experience with different team dynamics.

Mentoring junior engineers includes a combination of regular feedback, pair programming, and setting up learning opportunities. Share examples of mentoring experiences and how they positively impacted both the team and the individual engineer's growth.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile methodologies, emphasizing specific experiences with Scrum or Kanban frameworks. Highlight how implementing Agile practices has improved team productivity and project outcomes in your previous roles.

Handling project documentation involves maintaining clarity and usefulness. Explain how you ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible, along with strategies for keeping all stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Promoting best practices in coding can involve code reviews, establishing coding standards, and regular knowledge-sharing sessions. Discuss your methods for fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement among engineers.

Ensuring project quality and timely delivery requires effective planning, regular check-ins, and robust testing processes. Share examples of how you have balanced meeting deadlines with maintaining high standards in your past projects.

Discuss your experience managing remote teams and the communication tools you've used to foster connection and engagement. Highlight any specific challenges you've faced and how you overcame them effectively.

Effective prioritization involves understanding project goals, stakeholder needs, and available resources. Explain your process for evaluating tasks and adjusting priorities based on changing project requirements.

Stakeholder collaboration is essential for aligning project objectives with business goals. Share instances where your collaboration with stakeholders led to successful outcomes or improvements in project execution.

Incorporating feedback promotes growth and improvement. Describe how you facilitate team discussions around feedback, both positive and constructive, and how you implement changes based on team input for continuous enhancement.