Software Developer Lead

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration.  Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working.  Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you’ll do

The Software Engineering Lead drives the development and scaling of a key technology solution for the firm. This role requires experience in servant leadership, technical expertise, and project management. You will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers, acting as the subject matter expert on technology matters, and shipping high-quality code and solutions.

The Software Engineering Lead is a Full Time Employee located in Buenos Aires.

Key responsabilities: 

• Lead and mentor the engineering team
  • Provide guidance to team members on matters ranging from technical delivery to career development
  • Foster skill development and knowledge sharing
  • Ensure efficient project execution and consistent delivery of project deadlines
• Enhance technical expertise and drive high quality code
  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on technology matters, resolving blockers in a timely manner
  • Drive the creation of high-quality code through modern software engineering principles, guidelines, processes, re-usable tools, and technologies to maximize efficiency and accelerate engineering productivity
  • Stay updated with the latest JavaScript and PHP frameworks, and ensure their effective use in projects
  • Stay current with the latest technological advancements and best practices in software engineering and emerging technologies. Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Foster effective collaboration and requirements analysis
  • Work closely with Product, Design, QA, and users to deliver the right solution
  • Accurately translate user needs into technical requirements
  • Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of product priorities and objectives.
  • Facilitate effective communication within the team, ensuring all members are aligned
• Effective project management
  • Manage sprint work effectively, ensuring task creation, estimation, and execution are done in a timely manner
  • Achieve consistent and performant engineering delivery metrics (sprint completion rate, sprint predictability, etc)
  • Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and accessible to all team members

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or related field
• 3+ years in direct engineering management role
• 5+ years of application development experience using js and Laravel
• Strong computer science fundaments in data structures, algorithms, automated testing, object-oriented programming, performance complexity, and implications of computer architecture on software performance
• Experience leading high performing teams on complex apps
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum)
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, in English. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making; adept at translating complex technical details to diverse audiences
• Desire to actively engage in geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

Additional qualifications

• Experienced, effective, and empathetic engineering people management
• Effective in performant engineering delivery for users and stakeholders
• Proficiency in JavaScript and PHP, as well as reactivity-based JS frameworks and PHP frameworks
• Strong collaboration skills with other teams (Product, Design, QA) and users iteratively improving the platform
• Product lens to enable understanding of user needs to translate into technical requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional spoken and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of table and charting libraries, responsive design concepts, SQL server

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.