VP of Engineering

We are looking for an experienced and strategic VP of Enginnering who will assist in leading the vision and strategy for software engineering and DevOps as well as act as a senior leader across the organization. The VP of Engineering is responsible for leading, training, and developing a fast-moving team and working at all levels of the organization to meet shared goals and foster collaboration.

At iLending, we believe that success starts with a strong foundation of values. Our team is built on dependability, empowering one another to achieve greatness, and fostering transparency in everything we do. We're passionate about creating a people-focused culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to contribute their best!

LOCATION: The position is on-site in the Englewood Office. To be considered for this position, you must be local to the Denver Area, or moving to the Denver Area. Relocation assistance is not provided.

***iLending is unable to provide VISA or OPT sponsorship, now or in the future***

What you'll do:

• Assist in leading the vision and strategy for software engineering in support of iLending software products.
• Lead the Software Engineering and DevOps teams. Manage daily operations of the department.
• Work across the organization with all levels of leadership to meet shared goals and foster collaboration.
• Champion software engineering best practices including but not limited to: design, architecture, code re-use, performance, testing, quality, and scalability.
• Ensure that product architecture and technology decisions support emerging trends, business strategies, and future direction of products. Provide technical & functional guidance.
• Manage team objectives, policies, process, and budget for short & long-term roadmap.
• Work closely with engineers and staff to implement best technical designs/approaches for current/new products.
• Lead DevOps and Test Driven Development process. Champion the culture, processes, and tools required to maintain a low-friction high-quality software engineering environment.
• Manage vendors and outsourced relationships, including selection, performance, relationship management, and scalability.
• Lead department recruitment and retainment, goal setting/performance, education/training, and career growth.
• Team mentor and coach.

What you bring to the table:

• Excellent leadership, project management, and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to succeed with minimal guidance. Manage multiple time-constrained priorities simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of .NET, React, or other front-end / back-end languages and frameworks as well as API architecture.
• Conversant in common Internet technologies and protocols (HTTP, SSL, OAuth, REST, JSON, XML, etc).
• Experience launching high-performance and scalable services and applications.
• Experience in modern build and release practices, Agile, and DevOps
• Strong proficiency in database systems and design.
• Highly organized, adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Great at developing efficient processes that reduce friction, increase velocity and quality, and deliver great user experiences.
• Skilled at hiring and retaining top talent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, office suites, multi-line phone, calculator and other basic office equipment.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The Team Member is occasionally required to stand and walk and walk upstairs.
• The Team Member is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The Team Member must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level is moderate to loud at times and with obscene language from time to time
• The physical exertion is moderate between work and our fun activities
• Work is performed in an office setting, casual dress code
• There are frequent team member and customer contacts and interactions

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Base Annual salary of $150,000 - $175,000
• Full-time positions are benefits-eligible the first month after 30 days of employment, which includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) match, Health Savings Account(HSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Program, Financial Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program

ABOUT US:
Founded in 2006, iLending is a national leader in automotive refinancing. Through strategic partnerships with credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions, the company offers competitive interest rates on auto loans and peace of mind products to tens of thousands of consumers each year.

iLending reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. All job descriptions inherently reflect the expectation of performing other duties as assigned when the situation calls for it. This position description does not circumvent the ‘At-Will” relationship or constitute a written or implied contract of employment.