Keller Executive Search · 4 hours ago
Lead Engineer - Consumer Lifestyle
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yrKeller Executive Search is representing a dynamic technology company seeking an exceptional Lead Engineer to join their team and help shape the future of their platform. The role involves technical leadership, team development, and hands-on development to build and scale robust full-stack applications while contributing to strategic planning and product strategy.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture: Design, build, and scale robust full-stack applications using modern technologies; make critical architectural decisions that balance speed, quality, and scalability
Team Development: Grow, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team; foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions; communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Hands-On Development: Write clean, maintainable code across the full stack; lead by example through active contribution to the codebase
Platform Integration: Design and implement integrations with third-party platforms, particularly Shopify, ensuring seamless data flow and exceptional user experiences
Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and manage AWS infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness; implement DevOps best practices
Strategic Planning: Contribute to technical roadmap planning and product strategy; position yourself to take on CTO responsibilities as the company grows
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS with a track record of building responsive, performant user interfaces
Solid experience with Python and Node.js; ability to design and implement scalable backend systems
Demonstrated experience building and consuming GraphQL and/or REST APIs
Deep knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), including hands-on experience with ECS, Cognito, S3, Lambda, and RDS
Understanding of Shopify platform architecture and practical experience developing applications using Shopify's APIs
Previous experience building technology products from scratch in startup or entrepreneurial environments (not from large corporate backgrounds)
Proven track record of successfully growing and mentoring engineering teams; ability to provide technical guidance while fostering professional development
Exceptional communication skills with high emotional intelligence; ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and translate between technical and business stakeholders
Strategic thinker who can balance immediate needs with long-term technical vision
Preferred
Experience scaling engineering teams from small to mid-size
Previous experience in a technical leadership role with CTO aspirations or progression
Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in the developer community
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices
Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Track record of successfully launching and iterating on customer-facing products
Experience with database design and optimization (SQL and NoSQL)
Benefits
Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement plan
15 days paid time off (PTO)
Hybrid work environment (1 day per week in NYC office)
Company
Keller Executive Search
Keller Executive Search is a boutique executive recruitment and advisory firm dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations worldwide.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase