M2 Senior Engineering Lead

Objective of the Role

Responsible for overseeing and driving the performance, technical excellence, and strategic alignment of multiple autonomous development teams. This role involves leading cross-functional collaboration, mentoring engineering leaders, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives. The role balances technical oversight, operational efficiency, and strategic influence to support the organization’s long-term goals and maintain a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple autonomous development teams (PODs), ensuring high performance, collaboration, and alignment with business objectives.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to teams, helping them navigate complex challenges and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with solution architects and engineering managers to refine and implement robust, scalable reference architectures that guide development efforts.
• Ensure teams adhere to SLA, SLO and SLI to meet organizational standards and objectives.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments across teams, ensuring they operate autonomously while staying aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring teams share knowledge and maintain consistent standards.
• Drive the adoption of secure, scalable, and maintainable development practices across teams while fostering innovation and creative problem-solving.
• Guide QA processes to ensure all solutions meet accessibility, usability, and reliability standards, embedding testing as a core part of development workflows.
• Act as a mentor to Engineering Leads and team members, supporting their professional development and fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
• Evaluate and improve team performance, identifying opportunities for growth and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Drive technical excellence by introducing innovative tools, methodologies, and practices that improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to ensure system reliability, infrastructure optimization, and adherence to organizational performance standards.
• Represent engineering teams in strategic discussions, contributing insights and technical recommendations that influence organizational priorities and direction.
• Promote an autonomous work culture by encouraging self-management, accountability, and proactive problem-solving among team members.
• Serve as a Spin Culture Ambassador to foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment that aligns with the company's values and culture.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role managing multiple teams or projects.
• Expertise in modern development technologies, including .NET, Java, TypeScript, React, React Native, and Node.js.
• Advanced experience with containerized development, microservices architecture, and RESTful API integration.
• Deep understanding of secure development practices, leveraging tools such as SAST, DAST, and MAST to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, with a strong focus on data optimization and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, including backlog management, sprint planning, and facilitation of cross-team collaboration.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines and testing strategies, including tools like GitHub Actions, SonarCloud, Terraform, and Docker.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale, complex technical projects with a focus on measurable results.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide engineering leaders, fostering professional growth and creating high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented team culture.
• Strong adaptability to fast-paced and dynamic work environments.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge in new technologies within Spin’s tech stack.