Engineering Technical Lead

Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: Irmo, SC, Diesel Laptops Headquarters Company Overview: At Diesel Laptops, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the commercial truck and off-highway vehicle repair industry. Since our inception, we have been committed to providing cutting-edge diagnostic tools, repair information, and world-class training to our clients. Our mission is to empower technicians and repair facilities with the knowledge and tools they need to efficiently diagnose and repair vehicles, ultimately reducing downtime and improving profitability. At Diesel Laptops, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member is valued and has the opportunity to grow.Diesel Laptops is a leading provider of diagnostic tools and repair information for the commercial trucking industry. Our mission is to revolutionize the way repair shops and fleet managers diagnose, repair, and maintain their vehicles, helping them get trucks back on the road faster and unleashing technicians' full potential. Job Description The Lead Software Engineer at Diesel Laptops will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. This role involves overseeing the entire engineering process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable applications. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals, align with industry best practices, and comply with relevant standards. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Team Growth: Actively participate in the interview process for potential new team members. Application Development: Drive the design and development of scalable and reliable financial applications, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Software Development Lifecycle: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, and deployment. Code Reviews: Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards. Technology Adoption: Provide technical leadership in the evaluation and adoption of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies. Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, incorporating them into the development process as appropriate. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team. Career growth and development opportunities. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in a leadership role, leading software development teams in the delivery of complex projects. Proven experience with frontend languages/frameworks, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Vue Proven experience with one or more backend/scripting languages, such as Node.js, PHP, Python, and C# Proven experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker Proven experience with Database technologies, such as PostgreSQL and MySQL Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems. Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions. Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.