Engineering Team Lead

 

Tech Stack

Our back tech stack includes Ruby/Rails, Elixir/Phoenix, MongoDB, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Clickhouse, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Argo CD, Prometheus, and New Relic. On the front, we use Javascript/React/Typescript. We expect this role to have a fair degree of familiarity in many if not all of these technologies.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct engineering squads, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable SaaS products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and customer success, to define and execute the product roadmap.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Establish and implement engineering best practices, processes, and standards to ensure efficient and effective development cycles.
• Contribute to the codebase when needed, following the same best practices and acting as a role model.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing guidance and support to help team members achieve their full potential.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and professional development of a high-performing engineering team.
• Manage and optimize the engineering budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and vendors, to understand their needs and ensure TableCheck’s engineering efforts are aligned with business objectives.
• Represent TableCheck’s engineering team internally and externally, acting as a technical spokesperson and advocate.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
• Fluency in English; Japanese is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to relocate to Tokyo, Japan (we’d like you to be available for in-person meetings with our leadership team.)
• Strong technical expertise in software development, system architecture, and cloud-based solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop talent.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Passion for the hospitality industry and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• A humble spirit and a drive for continual self-improvement.

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• A diverse work culture with colleagues from over 19 countries.
• Support for Japanese visa sponsorship and reimbursement for visa renewal.
• Standard benefits package, including health insurance, national pension plan (Japan only), and paid time off.
• Remote-first working environment; no hybrid work.
• Flexible hours (typical hours from 10:00 to 19:00 JST.)
• To be a part of a global leader in the restaurant technology industry, making a real impact on the hospitality sector.