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Al-Huda School lists this Lead Software Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Imagine a workplace where your ideas spark real change. Welcome to Gryd, where we’re shaking up a traditional industry with innovation and a whole lot of heart.
At Gryd, we're all about building tech that connects people with properties . Whether you're looking for a new living space, working space, or parking space, our tools simplify the property experience for everyone.
But what makes us different? The magic of our talented team. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Ready to be a part of something big? Learn more at
YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION
As Gryd's Full-Stack Engineering Lead & Architect, you'll steer a small but mighty team of developers as we build products that make a real impact. You will serve as the bridge between product and engineering, translating business requirements into clear task descriptions and driving the roadmap by setting priorities and deadlines. This role balances hands‑on coding with team leadership, mentoring developers, championing best practices, and collaborating across teams to ensure technology scales in step with the business.
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Software Engineering
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Technical Leadership: Guide the technical direction of projects, ensuring high-quality software development practices and aligning with the company's strategic goals.
Code Development: Actively contribute to coding and software development, often setting the standard for code quality and efficiency.
Software Architect: Translate business goals into a technical blueprint that guides the engineering team on how to build the solution balancing the current software state with short and long-term requirements
Team Building & Mentorship: As the team grows, participate in the hiring process, mentor junior developers, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Project & Team Management: Oversee project timelines and manage the development team, ensuring they remain focused on critical priorities and operate at optimal capacity to meet milestones on time and within budget.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams like product management especially, but also operations, design, marketing and sales to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
OUR CURRENT TECH STACK
Frontend: React (web) & React Native (mobile) & Typescript, Tanstack (or RTKQuery), Zustand (or Redux);
Testing: Jest (unit, integration & e2e);
DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines & Orchestration: Docker, CloudBuild, GitHub Actions, IaC (Terraform);
Third-party Integrations: Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Firebase Authentication, and Twilio
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
8+ years of Software Development Experience, with 2+ years of experience as a Senior Developer
FullStack and Mobile Development
4+ years of FullStack Web and Cloud Development Experience (GCP, AWS)
(Nice to have) Experience creating Cloud Solution Architecture
Production‑Level Experience creating Mobile Applications while working with Startups and small teams
Development of React Native and Mobile Apps
Must be able to speak towards 2+ Products which have a User base
Knowledge and experience analyzing and manipulating data using tools such as SQL and NoSQL
Extensive experience with creating RESTful APIs to be consumed by Web and Mobile Applications
(Nice to have) Experience creating Local-First Architectures
2+ years of Technical Lead Experience
Create Acceptance Criteria for Developer Tickets
Map UI/UX Design Features to Acceptance Criteria
Coordinate with Stakeholders on Applications Version Releases
Navigate Backwards API Compatibility where needed between all Products
User Release Notifications
Technical feasibility review of UI/UX Designs for development work
Experience making technical decisions concerning 3rd party software products and APIs
Experience managing project deliverables, scope & expectations and coordinate project progress with upper management, and executives.
Provide Roadmaps and Timelines to Business
Work with Development Team performing Scrum Master type responsibilities
Holding Daily Standups
Plan Sprints
Manage Product Backlog
Work with Business Team performing Product Owner type responsibilities from a Technical perspective
Developing Technical Features
Proven experience in HaaS & SaaS
Excited about building clean deployable code in a results‑focused environment
Demonstrated experience in driving agile software development between hardware, software, and QA teams.
Contribute to the documentation of technical specifications, user guides, and other relevant materials.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Comprehensive extended healthcare benefits and insurance including dental and vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance (For Canadian based candidates)
Start with 3+ weeks of vacation plus paid sick leave and personal days
Paid winter holiday closure - enjoy the holidays and rest up for the new year
Flexible hours
Fun company events including monthly happy hour activities and seasonal offsite retreats
Casual dress
Bring your dog to work
Parental leave top‑up
WHY JOIN GRYD?
Joining Gryd means being part of a fast‑growing startup with a vibrant, energetic environment. You'll make meaningful contributions from day 1 and have tons of growth opportunities.
Our culture is collaborative and team‑first , with a focus on results . No micromanaging, just a supportive atmosphere where great people come together.
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