Product & Team Lead
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled tech leaders grew significantly in recent years, with a 25% increase in 2025 alone. uvation's Product & Team Lead role stands out in the current remote job market due to its focus on software development and technical direction. As companies continue to invest in digital transformation, professionals with strong leadership and technical skills are in high demand. With uvation, candidates can expect a challenging and rewarding role that requires expertise in software development, team management, and technical vision. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their experience in leading successful software development projects and their ability to drive technical direction and innovation.
Job Description
About the Role
The Product & Team Lead role at uvation is a critical position that requires strong technical leadership and vision. As the leader of the software development team, you will be responsible for guiding the development of software products, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products, and collaborating with stakeholders to define and execute product roadmaps. You will be working closely with a team of skilled software developers, engineers, and stakeholders to achieve business objectives.The role entails a mix of technical and leadership responsibilities, requiring a deep understanding of software development, technical direction, and team management. You will be responsible for making key technical decisions, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of software products. The team context is dynamic, with a focus on collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement.
As the Product & Team Lead, you will be reporting to senior management and will be expected to provide regular updates on project progress, technical direction, and team performance.
What You Will Do
- Own the architecture for marketplace and portal systems
- Lead design reviews, code reviews, and best-practice adoption
- Make build/buy/scale decisions and guide technical direction
- Ensure reliability, security, and performance SLAs
- Mentor engineers and drive team delivery standards
- Coordinate with product and stakeholders on technical feasibility
- Manage incidents, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain technical roadmaps and plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
What We Are Looking For
- At least 5-7 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven track record of leading successful software development projects from concept to delivery
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum
- Experience with backend technologies such as Python/Django and frontend technologies such as React/Node
- Knowledge of system design, API design, microservices/monolith tradeoffs, and cloud computing (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, CI/CD, and IaC (Terraform)
- Strong understanding of security principles, including OAuth2/JWT, RBAC, OWASP, and secrets management
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Nice to Have
- Experience with observability tools such as logging/metrics/tracing (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Certification in cloud computing, DevOps, or related fields
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Employee recognition and reward programs
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Showcase your experience in leading successful software development projects and highlight your technical skills in areas such as system design, API design, and cloud computing.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your approach to technical direction, innovation, and team management during the interview process.
- Tip: Emphasize your understanding of security principles, including OAuth2/JWT, RBAC, OWASP, and secrets management, as this is a critical aspect of the role.
- Tip: Highlight your experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, CI/CD, and IaC (Terraform), and be prepared to discuss your approach to continuous integration and delivery.
- Tip: Showcase your leadership and team management skills, including your ability to mentor engineers and drive team delivery standards.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with observability tools such as logging/metrics/tracing (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana), and highlight your understanding of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
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