Lead Developer

Who we are

Stride is a female-founded organization that was established in 2014 by Debbie Madden. We are a values and mission driven organization with a vision to help build a brighter future for our planet and generations to come. Stride has been trusted to build software for companies such as: Stash, CodeAcademy and Plated.

Accelerate your career at Stride

Lead Developers have the ability to grow their skills at Stride while leading and coaching teams. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a wide-range of client domains and products across a variety of values-aligned engagements.

We are tech and industry agnostic, so if you’re interested in learning more about a particular language or tech environment you’re in good company. Did we mention that we love agile values and extreme programming (XP) practices?!

What you’ll work on day-to-day

• Facilitate teams to collectively solve problems in high-performing, cross-functional groups that have a foundation rooted in inclusivity, psychological safety, and a growth mindset.

• Build meaningful relationships with clients at all levels. As a Trusted Advisor you will help guide solutions and technical strategy that are in the client’s best interests while representing Stride’s values. 

• Collaborate with Stride’s talented product managers and designers to deliver amazing software

• Mentor and manage. Teaching and coaching are important aspects of the day to day activities of a Lead at Stride, after all, Leads are leaders!

Here’s what we're looking for

• Experience contributing across the stack in the following areas:

  • Web front end, e.g. React, CSS, browser/web standards

  • Backend, e.g. API design & development, data stores, caching, task queues

  • Infrastructure as Code, e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation

  • Cloud technology, e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure

• Fluent in one of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Java

• Adapt to different contexts and ways of working while identifying and applying appropriate processes drawing on extreme programming (XP), DevOps, lean, and scrum

• Proven ability to level up both internal and client cross-functional teams through coaching and mentorship

Important Information:
The wage range for this role takes into account an array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. The range of starting pay for this role is $186,000 - $198,000. For more information about our company and benefits programs, please visit stridenyc.com/careers.

Eugene - Lead Developer at Stride Consulting

"I work with really kind people and we all have it in our hearts to be better for people and the planet. On top of that we do software the right way, we follow best practices like eXtreme Programming, Test Driven Design, and Evolutionary Architecture."

Stride Consulting is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Stride Consulting is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.