Senior Technical Lead, Engineering

Role Overview

Evolus is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technical Lead to join our Engineering team in Newport Beach, CA. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical depth, principled thinking, and a high bar for quality. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Architectural Oversight

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and robust web applications and platforms.
• Ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and technical requirements.

Technical Excellence

• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Lead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable code.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and business stakeholders.
• Define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Project Management

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and team performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Innovation

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve our technology stack and product offerings.

Cloud & DevOps

• Leverage cloud services (preferably AWS) to build serverless and scalable applications.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Ensure robust automated testing practices using tools like Cypress and Jest.
• Maintain a high standard of code quality through thorough testing and code reviews.

Version Control

• Manage and oversee version control processes using Git.
• Ensure that development workflows are efficient and follow best practices for branching, merging, and releasing.

Problem Solving

• Tackle complex technical challenges and provide effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement necessary fixes and improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development and engineering roles.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring software engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end development using technologies such as React, Next.js, and Nest.js.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL and RESTful API development.
• Extensive experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in Node.js and GoLang for back-end development.
• Experience with both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and SQL (PostgreSQL) databases.
• Familiarity with setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient with automated testing frameworks such as Cypress and Jest.
• Strong experience with Git, including branch management, merge strategies, and release management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• The expected pay range for this position is $161,920 - $205,000.
• We offer more than just a paycheck, including competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, short-term disability, equity options, RSUs, stock options, discretionary bonuses, mental health resources, flexible paid time off, holiday soft closure, catered meals, and a fully stocked kitchen.