The Mission

As the Software Engineer Lead of our core development team, your primary mission will be to lead the development of robust, scalable, and high-performing solutions that drive ThreatMark’s innovative cybersecurity products. You will play a pivotal role in guiding the team to deliver cutting-edge features and improvements, ensuring the highest standards of software quality, security, and performance.

You will collaborate with the CTO, product managers, research team (building the ML/AI models), platform team and other fraud-fighers in the company.

General

• Seniority: 5+ years experience in a high-tech/startup universe

• Employment Type: Employee or Contractor

• Schedule: Full-time

• Work Arrangement: Full remote possible, with availability for in-person gatherings, collaboration sessions as well as team-buildings

Responsibilities

• Guide the core development team in best practices for software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.

• Oversee project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of features and enhancements. Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical tasks.

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure software architectures. Ensure the software meets performance and security benchmarks.

• Mentor and support the development of team members while creating a collaborative and innovative environment. Provide technical guidance and career development support.

• Work closely with the QA, product management, and research teams to align on goals and deliver high-quality products. Participate in cross-functional initiatives to drive product innovation.

• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code. Lead by example in coding standards, development processes, and use of modern technologies.

• Promote and implement continuous improvement processes in the development team. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep ThreatMark at the forefront of cybersecurity solutions.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Proficiency in one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python).

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and principles.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and ML

• Experience in the cybersecurity domain

• Previous experience in a startup environment

• Leadership skills and passion to help other people perform at their best

Nice to Have:

• Ownership: A strong ability to take ownership and move towards shared goals without supervision.

• Collaboration: A positive, can-do attitude with a no-excuse, startup mindset, clear honest and timely communication.

• Innovation: A fervent passion to learn new skills and technologies, seeking improvement, being open to new ideas, and making data-driven decisions.

• Adaptability: Thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment, being flexible and ready to take on new challenges.