Tech Lead / Architect at Instawork (YC S15)

About Instawork

Instawork aims to be the LinkedIn for blue collar workers around the world helping small businesses find and recruit talent easily so they can spend time managing their business. 

A graduate from Y-Combinator (YC S15), Instawork is backed by marquee venture capitalists. The leadership team comprises of bunch of entrepreneurs and technologists who have previously founded tech companies and had successful exits.

More: https://www.instawork.com/about

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be responsible will have a deep knowledge of our backend systems as well as the uses of the front-end of our technology.
• You will coordinate and lead execution on projects that require knowledge and execution of the frontend/backend combination whether those use cases are customer facing or internally facing.
• You will help design and develop usable architecture for world-class products and build scalable, secure, and well-documented systems
• You will become an mentor for young engineers and a champion of best practices and standards in the company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field highly preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience with proficiency in a variety of programming languages, especially Python and Javascript.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deploy software solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Ability to architect, maintain and manage databases and infrastructure within AWS - experience with EC2, CloudFront, ELB
• Must be hands on and be able to work independently or as a part of a team and must be self-motivated.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced, team environment while managing multiple competing priorities.

OTHER KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Track record delivering apps / large software projects
• Enthusiasm for evaluating new services and technologies
• Ability to prioritize biggest bang for buck features / projects
• Interest in joining an early venture, where you will effectively shape our culture and values