Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five Core Values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.
Bullhorn fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where hard work and great results are rewarded and celebrated. We value openness and continuous improvement, encouraging team members to acknowledge challenges and learn from them. With a strong focus on growth, we provide ample opportunities for career development and prioritize promoting from within. We believe that leaders should care deeply about the development of their employees at all levels, emphasizing emotional intelligence and accountability. Our leaders collaborate closely to ensure the success of their teams, and we work together to achieve shared goals, creating a positive and empowering workplace for everyone.
About the role
As a Technical Lead, Software Engineering at Bullhorn, you will work closely with the product and development leadership team to drive development best practices and lead the execution of product delivery teams at Bullhorn.
You will be the primary leader and coach for the development and testing resources on the teams you oversee, providing technical coaching and oversight to help individual contributors meet delivery targets and grow in their careers. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for the delivery of roadmap items for a part of a mission and collaborating with mission leadership in product and development on resources needed to achieve targets. We are looking for proven leadership capabilities and a solid understanding of development processes and best practices.
A typical day will include...
Coaching and mentoring individual contributors on technical skills and career development.
Working closely with other development leadership to define and implement best practices.
Collaborating with product leadership on aligning resources for executing on roadmap.
Attending team ceremonies including daily standups, retrospectives, grooming , and sprint planning meetings.
Participating in regular team collaboration meetings at the product directive and product line level.
Helping other leaders in Bullhorn drive cross-team objectives and technical initiatives.
Collaborating with Bullhorn leadership teams in strategic decisions on technical stacks, team priorities, and team structure.
Sharing knowledge and best practices across various teams and disciplines within Bullhorn.
This role is a fit for you if...
You've earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or you're confident enough in your experience to be here.
You have 6+ years of experience building and delivering software for scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
You have 1+ years in a management role with a proven track record of leading effective teams, particularly with distributed teams.
You have a passion for quality and continuous improvement across all areas of software development.
You have demonstrated success in mentoring development teams in development best practices
You have led Agile teams and are comfortable guiding teams toward continuously improving processes.
You are comfortable communicating and debating technical and leadership ideas both in writing and in person.
You are dedicated to effective hiring, creating staffing plans, writing job descriptions, attracting talent, hiring and retaining great employees
You dig deep into issues and ensure you're fixing the root of every problem to minimize chances of encountering that type of issue again.
Bonus point for:
Understanding and experience with CI/CD pipelines (using Git, Jenkins)
Exposure to application containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
Deep experience with software delivery on cloud platforms (like AWS) with an understanding of economic and business models for software in the cloud.
Expertise in designing SaaS systems for fault tolerance and high availability, including the systems that monitor and alert for issues.
What we offer...
- Benefits eligibility effective DAY ONE including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match, and more
- Unlimited Planned Paid Time Off
- Global Mental Health Support
- On-Demand Learning & Development
- Quarterly paid volunteer days
- Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)
- Company-wide mentor program
Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, which starts with first creating an incredible employee experience. Our vision is for every employee to have a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard, and a clear path for success. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and our culture is shaped by our five core values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human.
We are a people-first culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected. We're looking for smart, forward-thinking individuals who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table. If you're someone who thrives in a casual, yet fast-paced and agile environment, we'd love to have you join us.
