Area is an all-in-one contractors compliance tool for construction. We handle collecting and verifying insurance, Tax ID (EIN), trade licenses, business certificates, and any other docs. Once verified, we track expiration dates and follow up with subcontractors to ensure continued compliance.As the lead backend engineer, you will be responsible for spearheading tech vision, strategy, execution, and security at Area.The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of emerging technologies, a proven track record of successful technical leadership, and the ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Come up with architecture and tech stack;
Lead the tech team;
Hands-on product development;
Collaborate on product roadmap;
Oversee the implementation of information security controls for production infrastructure;
Conduct risk assessments for production infrastructure;
Oversee information security in the software development process;
Design, develop, implement, operate, maintain and monitor development and commercial cloud hosting security controls;
Oversee policy development related to systems and software under their control;
Implementing risk management in the development process aligned with company goals;
Oversee identity management and access control processes for production data and infrastructure;
Approve technical access and change requests for non-standard access to systems under their control.
Qualifications
Strong hands-on technical background with expertise in software development, architecture, and machine learning;
Proven experience from 8 years in a senior tech leadership role, preferably as a lead engineer or similar, within a fast-paced tech company;