Software Team Leader

At DevOcho, we pride ourselves on helping companies with custom software solutions that bring increased value to their businesses and the lives of their employees. Headquartered in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, we are a software development company that takes pride in delivering the top solutions to our customers. We work hard and have fun, too, with monthly events and a great team culture.

The opportunity

As the Software Team Leader, you’ll lead the technical aspects of a Software Scrum Team. You will still write code, and review the code of others to maintain software that our engineers and users love. You’ll be expected to be both the technical leader and a strong contributor for your team. You’ll work as part of a larger team alongside other Developers to add new features, assist business users, and resolve technical debt.

We are looking for people who love coaching and mentoring while creating software, pushing code to its limits, and who will constantly work to make our technology and processes better. We have an “always learning” culture driven to improve as both individuals and as a team. We are a Scrum-based Agile team that strives to deliver business value quickly. Our ideal candidate must maintain a high level of ownership and see assignments through to completion.

What you'll do

• Own the responsibility for all technical aspects of a Software Scrum Team, including code, software, and physical computers/laptops.
• Mentor and Coach team members to ensure they are improving in their abilities
• Learn and Follow “The DevOcho Way” process for developing software and delivering projects for our customers.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and make architectural decisions for the projects you are assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of the company's data, products, and services in order to better understand internal and external client needs
• Assist team members on tasks and projects to support the products within the team’s scope
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration processes
• Analyze technical problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions
• Troubleshoot and debug software defects, performance issues, and system failures
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Contribute to the implementation of robust and scalable software solutions that meet business requirements

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in software engineering or software development
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Well-rounded programming, testing, and debugging skills
• Specific in-depth experience with Python and Flask is a major bonus
• Experience programming with modern web applications frameworks such as Vue.js or similar (React, Angular 2+)
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Must be flexible with a “can-do” attitude and have the ability to remain professional under high-pressure situations
• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Ability to retain and protect confidential material
• Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward
• Bonus: Proficient in English and Spanish (both verbal and written)
• Bonus: Experience with HTMX

What we offer you

Our benefits and programs are designed to make your life better for you and your family.

• Flexible paid time off
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Wellness perks that include monthly fitness reimbursements
• Ongoing career development opportunities, training program, mentorship program, and more
• In-office beverages (coffee and tea) and catered lunches

Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Dominican Republic and must maintain authorization to work in the Dominican Republic throughout their employment with our company.

Salary Range

DevOcho seeks to hire top-tier individuals across the country and intends for our compensation to be at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision.

Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, and cost of labor.

EOE statement

We believe that our differences make us stronger, and thus foster a welcoming and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. DevOcho is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected under law.

Pre-employment screening required

Depending on the role, you will be interviewed by multiple people within the company, and you may need to complete a technical assessment before we extend an offer. Additionally, in compliance with our clients' requirements, DevOcho will conduct a background check and a pre-employment compliance evaluation.

DevOcho does not engage with external staffing agencies. Any candidates introduced by such firms will not be eligible for compensation.

Any AI-generated or incomplete application answers will be auto-rejected.

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