TECHNICAL LEAD

About AndelaAndela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We’re excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you’ll have access to many exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!Our roles are typically filled at lightning speed, so if you’re considering applying, get your application in quickly!Andela´s Benefits:-- 100% remote!-- 100% payment in USD.This is a fully remote opportunity for one of our esteemed clients.About the roleWe are seeking a talented and experienced Tech Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading technical initiatives, providing guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers, and driving the cross-product delivery of high-quality reference implementation to demonstrate core GDP product and services capabilities across multiple brands and business units. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, architect scalable solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives and best practices. You will collaborate with other leads, data engineers, architects to develop scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and drive business growth.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and deliver cross-cutting use cases that drive marketing outcomes to our end. You will partner closely with each product’s Product Owner and the Tech Product Lead, Data Analyst and Data Integration Lead with a focus on assisting with cross-brand, cross-division and cross-product data analysis of the products for timely product development and also the rollout of these products to our global brands and divisions.Specifically, you will be accountable to drive data engineering architecture, insights and data driven decision making between GDPs SSO (Single-Sign-On) product comprised of Consent management, Identity and single-sign-on experience for our consumers (Pet Parents and Pet Owners), CDP (Customer Data Platform), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), DAM (Digital Asset Management) and CMS (Content Management System and the frontend experience). You will also connect with brand and divisional data stewards to ensure the requirements are well understood, aligned and drive towards a comprehensive analysis, scoping and product development of our products for each brand and division across different countries and regions. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver high-quality cross-product reference implementation as well as cross-cutting marketing use cases that meet business requirements and technical specifications and demonstrate the capabilities of GDP products and services to its wider internal audienceProvide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements, prioritize feature development, and plan sprints and releases Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems and components that support the needs of our multi-brand global enterprise. Oversee the reference implementation and management needs of cross-product capabilities like CDP, CRM, SSO, DAM and CMS. Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines Work closely with cross product engineering and data engineering teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility for business analysis and reporting purposes Lead technical initiatives, drive process improvements, and contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap of the organization Communicate findings and recommendations to senior product and engineering leadership and executive teams through architectural details, sequence diagrams, data models and abstracted presentation to communicate cross-product data architecture to drive alignment and consistencyMentor and coach team members, provide technical guidance and leadership, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, architecture, and engineering MUST HAVE Strong technical expertise in software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices. Proficiency in Java is must. In addition, one or more programming languages and frameworks (e.g., , Python, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js). Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and services ideally on Azure Cloud. Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses). Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is required Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlinesPassion for innovation, continuous learning, and driving business growth through data-driven decision-making. Relevant certifications data architecture, data management certifications are a plus NICE TO HAVE Experience working with global multi-brand company. Awareness of data privacy regulations and a commitment to ensuring compliance in data-related activities.Time zone overlap requirements: GMT+2 Estimated Duration: 12 months renewableFull-time dedication (40 hours/week)At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination, as stated above.Andela is home for all. Come as you are.