Technical Team Lead

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  • Location: South Brisbane (Luxurious Office with a Pool)

  • Company Size: 17 People

  • Funding Type: Series A

  • Tech Stack: Python, React, AWS

Founded only 6 months ago, Zeligate has already made a mark in the AI community, earning a spot among the top 100 companies to watch. As they gear up for Series A funding, they're expanding their team of engineers to develop AI Helpers across various sectors starting with Recruitment, Real Estate, Law, and Sales & Marketing.

The Role

Zeligate is on the brink of launching its first Zeli AI Helper, and need a Technical Team Lead to ensure its success. Acting as the 2ic to the CTO, this role is a blend of technical leadership, solution architecture and hands-on development - A mix of building and delivering high-quality technical solutions, managing and prioritising development sprints, architecture and supporting the talented team of Engineers.

As the first Technical Team Lead in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to influence and grow Zeligate’s Engineering culture. You get to help shape how the team will grow, the right processes to implement and all the good coding standards and best practices.

Unique Aspects of the Role

  • AI Leadership: Spearhead the development of cutting-edge AI tools to automate mundane tasks.

  • ESOP Opportunity: Benefit significantly from their growth through their stock option plan.

  • Accelerate Your Career: Grow your career as the business expands

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of the technologies and tools used within the team, act as a technical authority, and write efficient, consistent, and maintainable code.

  • Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership, foster a positive environment, and mentor team members.

  • Project Management: Oversee project execution within scope and time constraints, implementing agile practices.

  • Resource Allocation: Optimise productivity and meet deadlines efficiently.

  • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality and implement quality assurance processes.

  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments and communicate project status effectively.

  • Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements and efficiency gains in the development workflow.

What’s the company like?

  • The Team: Zeligate consists mostly of engineers who are in an all-hands-on-deck mode for their upcoming product launch. While it's a period of intense work, Zeligate is committed to achieving a balance once they're past this critical phase.

  • Culture & Values: At Zeligate, you'll join a team of dreamers and disruptors who embrace challenges and drive change. They value big thinkers and problem solvers committed to innovating and shaping the future of AI. Zeligate’s journey from a simple idea to a passionate force in AI technology embodies its ethos of transformation and impact.

  • Financials & Benefits: Zeligate offers a competitive salary range, along with a generous Employee Stock Option Plan. As a rapidly growing company, this role presents an immense opportunity for professional growth and financial reward.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree in Computer Science or related field

  • Around 8-10 years of software engineering experience

  • Around 1-2 years in a leadership role

  • Advanced skills in Python and React/JavaScript frameworks

  • AWS serverless and microservices experience

  • Experience in event-driven architecture

  • Proficient with CI/CD, version control, patterns, and practices

  • Familiarity with APIs, Websockets, and UI/UX product knowledge

  • Experience in Agile teams and AI technologies is advantageous

Interview Process

  • Initial discussion to learn about Zeligate and the role.

  • Technical assessment, including a practical coding challenge and a review session with their engineering team.

  • Interview with Founder/CTO Denver, focusing on technical leadership and team management.

  • Final meeting with the board and key stakeholders.

Ready to Shape the Future of AI in Recruitment?

If you're passionate about AI, driven to innovate, and ready to lead, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to georgia@ndeva.com.au to embark on Zeligate's transformative journey.