Software Developer 3

Engineering Manager JD:: LEAPAbout the RoleWe are searching for a Tech Lead/SDE 3 for Leap.The charter for this role will include:● Deliver best engineered products from all engineering aspects like designing, architecting across multiple product lines● Drive customer experience, continually raising the bar on functionality, usability, and simplicity● Champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and process for regular assessment and improvement● Drive best practices, and is a pro with agile methodologies / practices - SCRUM, Test Driven Development (TDD)Breaking down complex requirements into simpler stories● Establish a solid project framework and development processes● Operate strategically and tactically. Work on strategy and help set direction while staying on top of the day to day software development● Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules across ongoing projects, ensure that timelines are met in accordance with the project roadmap● Direct and provide ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors, set objectives, review performances, define growth plan and nurture.Ideal Persona would:● Bachelor's/Master's degree in engineering (computer science, information systems)● 7-13 years of strong experience managing software projects right from inception to launch, seeing the full lifecycle, building enterprise systems including at least 2 years of direct people management experience● Worked on large scale java / JSP applications with good understanding of web stack● Good understanding of nuances of distributed systems● Good understanding of relational databases (preferred - MySQL / PostgreSQL)● Worked with Message Brokers and Application Containers● Analyse, design and architect, develop and maintain software solutions across multiple projects● Direct and provide ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors, set objectives, review performances, define growth plan and nurture.● Drive best practices, and is a pro with agile methodologies / practices - SCRUM, Test Driven Development (TDD)Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules across ongoing projects, ensure that resources are appropriately allocated and timelines are met in accordance with the project roadmap NA.Everyone at Leap is entrepreneurial, moves fast and operates with extreme ownership.There is minimal management and extreme autonomy.If the above defines you, you will fit in snugly.What is Leap?Leap is a global student mobility platform that empowers students' aspirations for a global career and educationWe have builtthisandthisandthisWe work at the exciting intersection of fintech & edtechAnd we love that we succeed as a business while powering the dreams of talented studentsHow far along are we?We are the leaders in our space by a mileWe are backed by Sequoia, Jungle Ventures, Owl Ventures & HarvardRead the latest fundraise newshereWho are we as people?We have a lean, rockstar team.We have come this far with a lean team because we love to increase the talent density with every new member we add. Yes, we are more picky than the usual company.We hire slowly and deliberatelyYou can meet our founders here ->Arnav KumarandVaibhav SinghArnav tweetshereWhat will you be doing?We are now building our leadership team and would love to engageThis is a great time to join the rocketship and participate in the upside -Broadly,You will have tearing-your-hair level complex & challenging problems to solveWith massive upside if you solve themIn a super fast paced environment that will challenge youWith enough resources to be audaciousAnd mentorship from an experienced founding teamYour move :)Having a busy week? - Simply apply hereWant to skip the queue? - Take out a few mins and write a standout email to us at