Lead Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Engineer

About Skyhigh Security:

Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry. Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency. 

Since 2011, organizations have trusted us to provide them with a complete, market-leading security platform built on a modern cloud stack. Our industry-leading suite of products radically simplifies data security through easy-to-use, cloud-based, Zero Trust solutions that are managed in a single dashboard, powered by hundreds of employees across the world. With offices in Santa Clara, Aylesbury, Paderborn, Bengaluru, Sydney, Tokyo and more, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. 

Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self. 

We are on these too! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter@SkyhighSecurity.

Role Overview:

As a Technical Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions. This role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, ensuring the team adheres to best practices, meets project goals, and delivers scalable, maintainable systems. The Technical Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business objectives while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.

About the Role:

• Lead Development Efforts: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and business objectives.

• Hands-on Coding: Actively participate in the software development lifecycle by writing, reviewing, and optimizing code for performance and scalability.

• System Architecture: Design and develop high-performance, scalable architectures, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, scalability).

• Team Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally, fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications and development plans.

• Code Reviews: Conduct regular code reviews to ensure high-quality software and adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and development practices to enhance the team's efficiency and software quality.

• Project Management: Assist with planning, estimating, and managing software projects, ensuring on-time delivery while balancing technical debt and new feature development.

• Agile Methodologies: Lead and promote agile software development practices such as Scrum or Kanban, ensuring continuous improvement in team processes and delivery.

About you :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in software development and 2 years of leading a team

• Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

• Strong experience in opensource platforms like java, python, and spring boot frameworks.

• Hands on Cloud Native Design Patterns Services including micro-services, docker, Kubernetes etc.

• Experience working with NoSQL and SQL DBs.

• Exposure to Micro-services Architecture for cloud components and its pros and cons.

• Experience to convert a problem statement to a design and Implementation.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.