Engineering Lead - Remote

Overview

As an Engineering Lead at Colonist, you will be responsible for managing technical complexity, making architectural decisions, and enhancing development processes within a fully remote team.

In Short

• Own technical complexity and architectural decisions.
• Improve development processes and raise technical standards.
• Work asynchronously with a fully remote team.
• Mentor team members and help them reach mastery.
• Ensure code quality and best practices are maintained.
• Build and maintain a high-performing engineering team.
• Translate company goals into engineering plans.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks in development processes.
• Shape system design for long-term clarity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineers.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and WebSocket systems.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and scalability.
• Experience with CI/CD improvements and team workflows.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach others.
• Proven ability to elevate technical standards.
• Strong judgment under uncertainty.

Benefits

• Fully remote team with flexible hours.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Work equipment provided.
• Monthly budget for productivity tools.
• Competitive salary paid in USD.
• Stock options available.
• Rapid learning opportunities with impactful work.
• Work with exceptional colleagues on challenging projects.
• Access to company metrics and discussions.
• Autonomy with clear expectations.