Lead Software Developer - whiteSpace

whiteSpace is an information technology consultancy servicing a client base primarily in the middle market, with a relentless commitment to social good, technology, and client engagement. At whiteSpace our goal is to provide an authentic, human-centered approach to delivering solutions aimed at moving our society forward. These solutions leverage technology to create new opportunities for our clients and the communities that they serve. 

As a Lead Software Developer, you will be an integral part of forming and executing the design, implementation, and culture of delivery for our projects.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with team members on building, testing, and releasing functionality to clients.
• Aid clients to elicit and clarify application requirements.
• Manage team members and lead daily team activities and ceremonies.
• Quickly ramp up on new technologies and client-specific domains.
• Direct Agile technical delivery activities and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Oversee operationalizing, monitoring, and maintaining distributed systems.
• Support additional internal company needs as needed.

Who you are:

• A U.S. citizen (This does not include green card and work visa sponsorship.)
• Based in the U.S.
• A self-starter who thrives in a remote-first culture.
• A strong collaborator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thoughtful, adaptable, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

What you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Object-oriented Programming using Java.
• 8+ years designing and working in Cloud-native Architecture.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with designers, business analysts, developers, and others.
• Experience with Agile practices such as Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development, and Pair Programming.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Willingness to learn new languages and techniques, and obtain certifications.
• An active Public Trust Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

We would love to see:

• Experience implementing modern web applications using React and Typescript.
• Familiarity with Container Technologies and Configuration Management/Automation Technologies such as Cloud Formation, Terraform, Ansible, etc.
• Familiarity with functional testing using tools such as Cypress and Test Cafe.

What we offer:

• 100% remote work (Work from anywhere in the U.S.)
• 100% paid HSA medical, dental, and vision premiums and 20% for dependents.
• A $500 annual HSA deposit if enrolled in a HSA medical plan.
• 401(k) match (4% of annual compensation.)
• 15 days of paid time off and 11 paid company holidays.
• $1,500 annual professional development reimbursement (You love your craft? We do too!)
• $1,000 team engagement budget per team per quarter (Get to know your team, on us!)
• A discretionary annual bonus.
• Opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
• Collaborative, sharp, and thoughtful coworkers.
• Creative freedom (with your team) to explore technology.
• Diversity in the problem space (work on a multitude of different projects).

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $210,000.