About this role.
This is a hands-on Tech Lead role for a small feature team of 3-4 engineers, focusing on backend development with Scala, Python, and TypeScript. The ideal candidate is a builder who writes exceptional code, leverages AI coding agents to boost productivity, and takes full ownership of technical execution. They will guide the team through mentoring, pair programming, and deep code reviews while collaborating closely with product managers. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for growth in an innovative data management company.
Role DNA
A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.
Job Complexity
4/5Pace & Pressure
5/5Autonomy Level
5/5Communication Load
5/5Salary analysis
Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.
Core skills
Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.
Cover letter sample
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Tech Lead position at Actian. With extensive experience building scalable SaaS platforms using Scala, Python, and TypeScript, I thrive in hands-on leadership roles where I can write code and drive technical excellence. I have deep expertise in leveraging AI coding agents like Copilot to accelerate development without compromising quality, and I am passionate about mentoring engineers to achieve their best.
In my previous role, I led a feature team to deliver robust backend systems for a cloud-native product, reducing release cycles by 40% through AI-assisted workflows and pair programming. I take ownership of product goals, collaborating with product managers to translate vision into technical tasks, and I am committed to shipping high-quality, scalable features.
I am excited about Actian's innovative data management solutions and would love to bring my technical leadership and builder mindset to your team. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
I used GitHub Copilot to generate a complex data pipeline in Scala. I reviewed the code for potential race conditions and security vulnerabilities, then wrote unit tests to validate correctness. The AI helped accelerate the initial implementation, but my critical review ensured production-readiness.
I would pair program with them to walk through the product requirements and technical implementation, emphasizing the 'why' behind the feature. I'd also assign them smaller, related tasks to build confidence and ensure they understand how their work impacts the user experience.
I have used Scala with Akka and Play Framework to build microservices that handle multitenancy through database-level isolation and shared-schema patterns. I implemented efficient serialization with Circe and used Cats for functional programming to ensure type safety and maintainability.
I prioritize coding on the most critical and complex tasks while delegating well-defined features to team members. I use code reviews and pair programming to guide them, ensuring knowledge transfer. My goal is to unblock the team and accelerate delivery without becoming a bottleneck.
I consider scalability, maintainability, and alignment with product goals. For a SaaS feature, I evaluate multi-tenancy, performance under load, and ease of deployment. I also factor in the team's existing expertise and choose technologies that allow us to deliver quickly without sacrificing quality.
We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Tech Lead to guide a small feature team of 3 to 4 engineers. We are not looking for an administrative manager who just sits in meetings and assigns tasks; we want a builder.
In this role, you will lead by doing. You will write exceptional code, architect robust backend systems, and guide your team by example. We love engineers who truly “feel” the product—people who understand the business goals, care deeply about the user experience, and proactively do whatever it takes to ship a great product. You will own the technical execution of your team using a modern stack focused on SaaS backend architectures, Scala, Python, and TypeScript. Crucially, you are a modern developer who knows how to leverage AI coding agents to multiply your team’s output without compromising on quality.
Core Responsibilities:
Hands-on Coding & Execution: Spend a significant amount of your time writing high-quality backend code, taking on the most complex technical challenges yourself.
Technical Stack Mastery: Guide the technical direction of your team using Scala and Python for robust backend data systems, and TypeScript for full-stack feature delivery.
AI-Driven Velocity: Actively use and advocate for AI coding agents (like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools) within your daily workflow and teach your team how to use them efficiently to ship code faster.
Product-Driven Ownership: Connect deeply with the product vision. You don’t just build specs blindly; you understand the goals and optimize your technical choices to deliver the best product value.
SaaS Delivery Mastery: Own the entire lifecycle of your team’s features, ensuring they are designed for multi-tenant cloud scalability and successfully deployed to production.
Mentorship by Example: Coach and unblock your 3-4 engineers through pair programming, deep code reviews, and technical guidance, raising the bar for the entire team.
Goal Achievement & Velocity: Focus relentlessly on hitting team milestones, proactively removing blockers, and keeping team performance sharp.
Product Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers to refine features, challenge assumptions when necessary, and turn ambitious ideas into realistic technical tasks.
Production Health: Take pride in what you ship. Ensure your team’s features run smoothly, securely, and efficiently in the cloud, helping to quickly fix issues if they arise.
Qualifications & Profile:
Technical Background: Deep backend engineering experience building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms.
Polyglot Developer: Strong, production-proven experience writing code in Scala, but Python or TypeScript are a big plus.
Coding Agent Mastery (Must-Have): Deep experience using AI coding agents in your day-to-day work. You know how to prompt them effectively, critically review AI-generated code for security or architectural flaws, and use them to maximize your engineering efficiency.
Builder Mindset: You love writing code and building systems. You prefer solving technical puzzles and shipping features over traditional management paperwork.
Product Empathy: You care about the “why” behind what you build. You are motivated by achieving product goals and making the platform better for the end user.
High-Agency Leadership: You take absolute responsibility for your team’s output. If something is broken or a deadline is at risk, you jump in and fix it.
Communication: Exceptional English skills (written and spoken) to align your small team and collaborate easily with product owners.
What We Offer:
- The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company making a significant impact in the data management space.
- Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Annual salary information is not provided for this position. Explore salary ranges for similar roles in our Salary Directory ›
Upload your resume now
- To unlock remote work opportunities and be discovered by global employers.
This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content.
