Lead Developer

Crate & Barrel•Northbrook, IL

4d•Remote

About The Position

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We're here for it. We think you should be too . We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Lead Developer, Payments. We are seeking a Lead Developer to join our enterprise payments team and systems. This role will contribute to building our payment technology strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance while delivering exceptional customer experiences. This position is fully remote This role is an Individual Contributor A day in the life as a Lead Developer, Payments...

Requirements

Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to set technical vision and guide a team
Deep understanding of agile software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other engineers
Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system scalability
Proficiency in designing and developing scalable and maintainable software solutions in an iterative way
Knowledge of agile software development best practices, coding standards, and testing methodologies
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related technologies.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
8+ years of professional software development experience
Proven experience leading the delivery of complex software solutions in an agile environment
Strong proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, Go)
Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies

Responsibilities

Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to the software engineering team, setting the technical vision and ensuring alignment with product goals
Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, taking ownership of technical deliverables from conception to launch, within an iterative development process
Actively participate in and champion team ceremonies contributing to the successful delivery of sprint goals and continuous process improvement
Collaborate effectively with product managers and other stakeholders to define requirements, provide technical insights, author user and technical stories, and ensure seamless integration of solutions, leveraging your comprehensive understanding of systems, tools, and applications in your product
Establish and enforce agile software development best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns to ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth, providing constructive feedback, and promoting a collaborative team environment
Tackle complex technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and provide innovative solutions
Participate in and drive technical design discussions, contributing to the overall system architecture and ensuring its robustness and scalability
Conduct thorough and constructive code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing within the team
Establishes and champions high standards for knowledge management within the team, ensuring clear, comprehensive, and easily accessible documentation for all developed features and solutions, significantly enhancing team efficiency and codebase maintainability
Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation within the engineering processes and technology stack
Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of features and solutions