Product Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an Agile product team of 4–8 Software and Quality Assurance Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership for product planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement.
• Partner with Product Architects and UX to define and maintain the overall solution architecture.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to prioritize the product backlog and support sprint and release planning.
• Lead technical design discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Establish and maintain sound design patterns, error handling, implementation architecture, subsystem design, automated testing practices, coding standards, and system performance.
• Create technical designs and estimates for user stories in collaboration with the product team.
• Ensure user story implementations meet acceptance criteria, quality standards, and agreed-upon estimates.
• Own the software development lifecycle for the product, including build processes, test automation, deployment, and release readiness.
• Provide technical direction to DevOps and Hosting teams on deployment architecture and operational needs.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers alongside delivery and maintenance teams.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Understand and follow all applicable requirements of the Quality Management System, Information Security Management System, and Privacy Information Management System.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional software engineering experience will be considered.
• At least three years of experience in a technical lead, team lead, or comparable software engineering leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience with software architecture, design, development, code review, and technical decision-making.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and supporting software engineers in an Agile environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A self-directed, resourceful approach with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Experience with several of the following technologies is preferred:
  • Object-oriented programming languages such as Java with Spring Boot, C++, Objective-C, TypeScript, or similar languages
  • JavaScript, Angular, Angular Material, CSS, Less, or SCSS
  • XML, XSLT, DITA, SGML, and XQuery
  • Content-authoring tools such as Arbortext, XMetaL, or Oxygen
  • Relational databases, including PostgreSQL and Oracle
  • Relational database design
  • Tomcat or other application server technologies
  • Activiti or similar workflow platforms
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • Amazon Web Services
  • VMware images hosted locally and remotely on ESX servers
  • Document content management systems, XML applications, print and online publishing, and publication authoring
• Experience with airline publishing specifications, including S1000D and ATA iSpec 2200, is a strong plus.

• Proficiency with personal productivity and software development tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and drive for excellence.

About
At Flatirons Solutions, we play a critical role in keeping aircraft safe, serviceable, and—most importantly—flying. Our software ensures that more than 350 million passengers travel safely every year. If you’re passionate about technology, innovation, and solving real-world challenges that make a difference, you’ll feel right at home here.Who We AreWe’re a global team of nearly 400 professionals across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India, united by a shared mission: Turning Content into Knowledge. At Flatirons, you’ll join a diverse group of thinkers, builders, and innovators who thrive on autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. We value curiosity and initiative—every idea counts, and every contribution moves us forward.We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, flexible work environments and remote opportunities, and a culture that values both excellence and balance.What We DoWe use cutting-edge XML and 3D technologies to transform complex technical data into powerful tools that help aviation and aerospace professionals do their jobs with precision and confidence. Our industrial AI Scope platform delivers intelligent visual work instructions and remote expert technology directly, transforming how the aviation industry manages information. Together our solutions ensure that maintenance teams and manufacturers have the right information at the right time—supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations across the globe.Our Customers & PartnersOur customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and most successful aerospace and defense manufacturers. We help Manufacturers produce and manage technical data for aircraft, engines, and components and Airlines streamline and deliver mission-critical maintenance and operational information.Together, we’re transforming how the aviation industry manages information and ensures safety.Why Join Flatirons?When you join Flatirons, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission to shape the future of aviation and aerospace. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the opportunity to see your work make a global impact every day.We’re looking for curious minds and passionate problem-solvers who want to make technology work smarter for the world’s most vital industries.Equal Opportunity EmployerFlatirons Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, or protected veteran status.