TimeZest

Engineering Lead

United States full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

TimeZest makes it easy for end users to schedule appointments with IT service providers. Since launching in 2019, TimeZest has grown amazingly fast, and we're a critical piece of software for over 1,000 businesses. We’ve been a remote-only company since the day we launched, and currently have 18 great people in Europe, Asia and the United States. We have a relaxed working environment and use just enough process to keep ourselves efficient.

Our Engineering Team has grown to 3 engineers, and we're now looking for a dynamic Engineering Lead to lead this team, and take ownership of TimeZest's infrastructure and development. Our stack is Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Sidekiq, TypeScript and React, all running on Heroku, though we intend to migrate this to AWS in the near future. We're looking for someone who is as passionate about keeping our customers delighted as we are, and delivering software to do that while ensuring that our engineering team grows and flourishes.

Requirements

At least 3 years experience working in an engineering leadership position, with responsibility for feature delivery, task allocation, technology selection, mentoring and team management.

Extensive operations experience with a modern SaaS web application.

Strong Knowledge of DevOps, Linux, AWS and networking.

Strong knowledge of the Ruby and JavaScript/Typescript programming languages. 

Strong knowledge of the Ruby on Rails and React frameworks.  

Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL, particularly as it applied to heavily used production systems. 

Knowledge of Git 

Fluent, professional English communication skills.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary paid monthly in arrears. It is a remote position, and you can be based anywhere in the world, provided that you have 2-3 hours daily overlap with Central European Standard Time.

Additionally, we offer 24 days paid leave per year, as well as an annual "home office" stipend to ensure you have an awesome working environment.

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Technology & IT Javascript MySQL Operations Remote Collaboration SQL Senior level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Engineering Lead role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at TimeZest?
  3. Which of Javascript, MySQL and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Javascript, MySQL and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Engineering Lead role because I can bring practical experience in Javascript, MySQL and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes TimeZest needs from this hire.

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