Prolific
AI
LeadSoftwareEngineer
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“Lead Software Engineer at Prolific. Skills: Technical Leadership, Authentication and Authorisation Systems, Python, Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP), Agile Methodologies. Lead the technical direction of projects. Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions; Successful deployment and ongoing support of products and features
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Strategic thinking skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive Technical Leadership Experience, Proven experience in technical leadership or senior software development roles with problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, Experience with login and authorisation systems, organisation and permission management, and multi-tenant/multi-user architectures, Hands-on work with tools such as Auth0 and Okta, Extensive experience with Python and cloud based environments, A product engineering mindset and focus on business impacts of technical efforts, Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, Knowledge of agile practices and project management techniques
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with identity and access management platforms such as Auth0 and Okta is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Lead the technical direction of projects
Ensure the delivery of scalable
and high-quality solutions
and support to engineers
Oversee the design and implementation of key projects
Deliver innovative solutions that align with business goals and customer needs
Uphold coding standards through code reviews
Contribute to strategic initiatives and standards through the Technical Authority Group
Mentor and develop team members
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Assist in hiring and onboarding new talent
Own deliverables for products and features developed by the team
Ensure successful deployment and ongoing support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Stakeholders; Work closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and resources; Provide expert technical guidance; Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment; Lead diverse teams and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent Communication Skills; Ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project management techniques, Define project scope, timelines, and resources
Full Job Description
Lead Software Engineer Team: Engineering Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models. The role As a Technical Lead within the Enterprise Experience Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence across one of our product development teams. You will lead the technical direction of projects, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions, while providing guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers across the team. The role may also include line management responsibilities for less experienced team members. We are looking for candidates with strong experience designing and delivering authentication and authorisation systems, including organisation and permission management within multi-tenant and multi-user architectures. Hands-on experience with identity and access management platforms such as Auth0 and Okta is highly desirable. What you’ll bring to the role Lead Technical Projects: Oversee the design and implementation of key projects, delivering innovative solutions that align with business goals and customer needs. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and resources, providing expert technical guidance. Drive Engineering Excellence: Create high-quality, efficient code, uphold coding standards through code reviews and contribute to strategic initiatives and standards through the Technical Authority Group. Mentor and Develop Team Members: Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, mentoring others and assisting in hiring and onboarding new talent. Influence Technical Direction: Play a key role in strategic technical decisions, p
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