Engineering Team Lead

About Viridium.AIAt Viridium.AI, we are building a Material Intelligence platform. We are an early stage startup driven by the dual opportunity to build an amazing company and make a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to help manufacturers swiftly and profitably identify and phase out hazardous materials, such as forever chemicals, from their products. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, we aim to set the standard for applying the power of AI to solve problems otherwise impossible for humans.Engineering Lead (Full Stack)About the Role:We are looking for an experienced Engineering Lead (Full Stack). In this role, you will help shape our technical vision, lead development efforts, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You’ll spend at least 50% of your time hands-on coding while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data scientists.Key Responsibilities:- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of engineers, guiding them in technical decision-making, best practices, and career growth. - Code Quality and Review: Ensure high-quality code through active participation in code reviews and providing constructive feedback. - Technical Design: Collaborate with product managers and architects to design robust technical solutions aligned with business goals. - Agile Development: Lead Agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.- Full Stack Development: Lead both front-end and back-end development using technologies such as Python, Java and Node.js services on Azure. - Cloud Integration: Develop, deploy, and manage applications on Azure, utilizing database services like MySQL, PGVector, Cosmos DB, and Azure OpenAI. - Database Management: Design, develop, and optimize database solutions using MySQL. Exposure to Azure Cosmos DB, and PGVector is a plus. - API Development: Design and build robust APIs to enable seamless communication between different services. - Machine Learning Integration: Integrate and leverage Azure OpenAI services for developing intelligent features and models. - Deployment and CI/CD: Oversee deployment processes using GitHub Actions for CI/CD to ensure smooth and efficient software releases.- Troubleshooting and Debugging: Quickly identify and resolve software bugs and coding issues. - Security: Implement best practices for security and data protection. - Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.Qualifications:- Experience: 10+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or in a similar role.- Technical Skills: - Strong experience with Python / Java and Node.js development. - Proficiency with using Azure cloud services. - Experience in deploying and managing applications on Azure. - Database Knowledge: Hands-on experience with MySQL. - API Expertise: Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices. - CI/CD Tools: Experience using GitHub Actions for deployment. - Agile Tools: Proficient with tools like JIRA and GitHub. - Communication and Leadership: Strong communication skills and experience mentoring and leading a team of engineers.Why Join Us?- Innovative Environment: Be part of a fast-growing startup working on cutting-edge AI and data solutions. - Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ample opportunities for professional growth and skill development. - Collaborative Culture: Work in an inclusive and supportive environment that values creativity and innovation.If you are passionate about technology, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and excel at balancing user experience with functionality, we’d love to hear from youContact: info@viridium.ai