Tech Lead [gn] Feature Team

Overview

We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Tech Lead to guide a small feature team of 3 to 4 engineers. We are not looking for an administrative manager who just sits in meetings and assigns tasks; we want a builder who writes code and ships features.

You will lead by doing. You will write exceptional code, architect robust backend systems, and guide your team by example. You will own the technical execution of your team using a modern stack focused on SaaS backend architectures, Scala, Python, and TypeScript. Crucially, you are a modern developer who knows how to leverage AI coding agents to multiply your team\'s output without compromising on quality.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Coding & Execution: Spend a significant amount of your time writing high-quality backend code, tackling the most complex technical challenges yourself.

• Technical Stack Mastery: Guide the technical direction of your team using Scala and Python for robust backend data systems, and TypeScript for full-stack feature delivery.

• AI-Driven Velocity: Actively use and advocate for AI coding agents within your daily workflow and teach your team how to use them efficiently to ship code faster.

• Product-Driven Ownership: Connect deeply with the product vision. You understand goals and optimize technical choices to deliver the best product value.

• SaaS Delivery Mastery: Own the entire lifecycle of your team\'s features, ensuring they are designed for multi-tenant cloud scalability and successfully deployed to production.

• Mentorship by Example: Coach and unblock your 3-4 engineers through pair programming, deep code reviews, and technical guidance, raising the bar for the entire team.

• Goal Achievement & Velocity: Focus on hitting team milestones, proactively removing blockers, and maintaining high team performance.

• Product Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers to refine features, challenge assumptions when necessary, and turn ambitious ideas into realistic technical tasks.

• Production Health: Ensure your team\'s features run smoothly, securely, and efficiently in the cloud, and quickly fix issues when they arise.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Background: Deep backend engineering experience building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms.

• Polyglot Developer: Strong, production-proven experience writing code in Scala; Python or TypeScript are a plus.

• Coding Agent Mastery (Must-Have): Deep experience using AI coding agents in day-to-day work. Ability to prompt effectively, critically review AI-generated code for security or architectural flaws, and maximize engineering efficiency.

• Builder Mindset: Passion for writing code and building systems; prefer shipping features over administrative work.

• Product Empathy: Care about the \"why\" behind what you build and aim to achieve product goals and improve the platform for end users.

• High-Agency Leadership: Take responsibility for your team\'s output; jump in to fix issues when needed.

• Communication: Excellent English skills (written and spoken) to align your team and collaborate with product owners.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company making a significant impact in the data management space.

• Collaborative, diverse team.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Join Us?

At Actian, we are passionate about innovation and teamwork. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys creating an efficient and welcoming workspace, and likes collaborating with a talented team.

Interested?

We\'d love to hear from you. Let\'s discuss how you can contribute to our success while growing your career with us.

We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.