Lead Full Stack Developer

Company Overview: Reportwell is a pioneering platform dedicated to simplifying regulatory compliance and reporting for schools, authorizers, districts, and state agencies. Founded in 2023, Reportwell is designed to streamline the often complex and time-consuming tasks associated with compliance, ensuring that educational institutions consistently meet their regulatory obligations. Position Overview: The Director of Technology will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the company. This includes managing and scaling the application, setting up the infrastructure on AWS, and leading the development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low code development, AWS full-stack development, and is ready to contribute strategically to the product's growth. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of our application on AWS, transitioning from Bubble to a fully coded solution. Team Management: Manage and mentor a small but growing team of developers, ensuring project deadlines and quality standards are met. Infrastructure Setup: Design, implement, and maintain the company’s technical infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to define the technical roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the development team, including code reviews, task prioritization, and sprint planning. Collaboration: Work closely with designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless product development and delivery. AI and Automation Integration: Lead the integration of AI tools and automation into our product as part of our long-term strategy. Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on AWS technologies. Leadership: 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role within a tech team. Technical Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, Node.js, and other relevant languages and frameworks. AWS Expertise: In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudFormation. Project Management: Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira or Trello. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of finding innovative solutions to complex challenges. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Can you briefly describe a recent project where you utilized AWS services? Which specific AWS tools did you use, and how did they benefit the project? Have you ever transitioned an application from a no-code platform (like Bubble) to a fully coded solution? What were the key challenges, and how did you address them? What programming languages and frameworks are you most proficient in, and how have you applied them in a full-stack environment? How do you approach leading a small, cross-functional technical team? Can you provide an example of a time you had to mentor or manage junior developers? How familiar are you with integrating AI tools or automation into products? Can you share an example where you helped implement these technologies in a previous role?" What excites you about working at an early-stage startup, and how do you handle the uncertainty and fluidity that can come with these environments? Experience: Full-stack development: 7 years (Required) Management: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Indianapolis, IN 46204: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204