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VP of Engineering (75% development, 25% leadership)

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
Expert/Leader
Lead and contribute (75% hands-on) to SaaS product development: architecture, DevOps, security, and deployment. Manage engineers and contractors, direct agile delivery, mentor through code review, and monitor system metrics and performance. Configure cloud resources (AWS, Heroku, GitHub) and support QA and security programs while aligning technology with product roadmap and exec team.
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Company Description

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: 
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
- Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist

Job Description

Job Description:
What you’ll be doing
• Lead the software development team, including architecture, devops, resource and security decisions
• Work with the executive team to shape and execute the product roadmap
• Manage and develop the other engineers and contractors, including code review, mentoring, and coaching
• Direct our agile-based team environment to achieve sprint deliverables and acceptance criteria
• Deliver technology from concept to deployment
• Design and monitor metrics to assess system and infrastructure performance
• Configure and maintain our external development and production resources (e.g. AWS, Heroku, Github, etc.)
• Support our cyber and data security programs

Qualifications

Your skill set
• 10+ years of leadership and hands-on development experience on SaaS engineering teams
• Advanced knowledge of Ruby on Rails and JavaScript
• Strong technical design and architecture skills
• Managed development of web and mobile apps
• Proficient in Github
• Strong understanding of unit testing and front-end integration
• Familiarity with QA processes and methodologies
• Effective communication skills 
• Previous experience with consumer applications is preferred, embracing the connection between marketing and technology
• Startup experience also a plus

Additional Information

** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder, GC-EAD can apply.

** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



Title: Software Engineer, VP of Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer

Skills: SaaS, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript,  Mobile App Development, 

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