Keyloop
Automotive Retail Technology
EngineeringTeamLead
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“Engineering Team Lead at Keyloop. Skills: Technical Leadership, AI Integration, Project Delivery. Establish technical vision. Set architectural direction”
What You'll Achieve.
Project consistently delivers on commitments with high quality; Engineers visibly grow their technical skills; Systems are well-designed, well-tested, and operationally healthy; Project effectively leverages AI and modern tools; Product partners, Engineering Manager, and leadership trust technical execution; Technical decisions are sound, well-reasoned, and clearly communicated; Build consensus across the project team without relying on positional authority
Industry & Context.
Make sound technical decisions; Resolve project risks and blockers; Solve difficult problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years of software engineering experience, Technical foundation, Proven track record of leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects to successful delivery, Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and accelerate their technical growth, Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions for team-sized projects, Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe or Scrum), Experience with modern software delivery practices, Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools, Ability to make sound technical decisions in the face of ambiguity, with incomplete information
Nice to Have
Aspiration to grow into Engineering Manager on the leadership track, Aspiration to grow into Staff Engineer on the technical track
What You'll Do.
Establish technical vision
Set architectural direction
Write code for critical parts
Make sound technical decisions
Champion AI tools adoption
Leverage AI tools effectively
Stay current with technologies
Evaluate technology fit
Own technical delivery
Break down complex problems
Manage technical roadmap
Track progress against plan
Identify project risks
Resolve project blockers
Meet commitments on quality
Meet commitments on timeline
Optimize team workflow
Provide technical mentorship
Accelerate engineer growth
Set engineering craft example
Foster psychological safety
Foster technical rigor
Foster continuous improvement
Guide AI literacy development
Use AI tools effectively
Act as technical point of contact
Interface with Engineering Manager
Interface with Product
Articulate technical concepts
Communicate project status
Communicate project risks
Communicate trade-offs
Facilitate design discussions
Write technical design documents
Translate requirements to vision
Understand business value
Propose alternative solutions
Balance feature delivery
Balance technical debt reduction
Identify AI opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Product; Work with product team; Build consensus across project team; Foster a culture of psychological safety; Foster a culture of technical rigor; Foster a culture of continuous improvement; Collaborate with industry experts; Foster support and unbridled collaboration
Communication Scope
Articulate complex technical concepts clearly; Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs openly; Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Process & Methodology
Manage project roadmap, Track progress against plan, Break down complex problems into actionable plans
Full Job Description
## Description Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers. We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs. We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it? ## Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Innovation Establish the technical vision and architectural direction for a project Lead design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality and consistency Remain hands-on, writing code for the most critical or complex parts of the project Make sound technical decisions and clearly articulate the trade-offs involved Champion the adoption of AI-empowered development tools and ensure the project team leverages them effectively Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for the project Execution & Delivery Own the technical delivery of the project end to end, accountable for the outcome Break down complex problems into clear, actionable plans the team can execute Manage the project’s technical roadmap and track progress against the plan Proactively identify, surface, and resolve project risks and blockers Ensure the project consistently meets its commitments on quality and timeline Optimize the team’s workflow through strategic use of AI and automation tools People Leadership Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project Pair with engineers to solve difficult problems and elevate their capabilities Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority Set an example of engineering craft that rais
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