AI Native Lead Developer

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.
We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.
 
We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?
 
 

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Innovation Design and lead implementation of technical solutions spanning multiple teams Evaluate and introduce new technologies that advance Keyloop's platform capabilities Serve as a leading voice in cross-cutting concerns (security, performance, scalability, observability) Author technical strategy documents for multi-team initiatives Drive architectural consistency and best practices across your domain Lead proof-of-concepts for emerging technologies and advocate for adoption Champion AI-assisted development practices and establish guidelines for effective use of AI tools Execution & Delivery Lead planning and execution of large-scale, cross-team initiatives Define clear technical roadmaps that balance short-term delivery with long-term sustainability Break down complex, ambiguous problems into actionable plans Identify and mitigate major project risks before they become issues Ensure successful delivery of complex, multi-quarter projects Coordinate technical work across multiple teams to achieve cohesive solutions Mentorship & Influence Actively mentor Senior Engineers to grow their technical leadership skills Provide technical guidance and architectural reviews across multiple teams Lead technical working groups or guilds (e.g., Frontend, Security, Platform) Guide teams in discovering and implementing innovative AI-powered solutions to enhance engineering productivity and quality Identify and proactively drive technical initiatives that aren't assigned but are crucial Build consensus around technical decisions across teams Elevate engineering standards and practices within your domain People Management Define career path for direct reports Performance Management Conducting regular 1-1 and feedback management Leave Management and resolving conflicts. Identify the upskill requirements and ensure team members get all necessary trainings. Hire and retain talent. Communication & Collaboration Communicate compelling technical visions that motivate multiple teams Write influential, high-quality design documents adopted by multiple teams Present technical strategies to Directors and senior stakeholders Facilitate productive technical discussions across team boundaries Translate complex technical concepts for various audiences Build strong relationships with Staff Engineers in other domains Product & Business Impact Develop strong understanding of business strategy for your domain Identify new technical opportunities that could create significant business value Propose technical solutions that unlock new product capabilities Quantify and communicate the business impact of technical debt Partner with Product to ensure technical strategy enables product vision Balance technical excellence with pragmatic business needs

What We're Looking For: 10+ years of software engineering experience with progressive technical leadership. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams. Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems. Demonstrated proficiency in addressing complex technical challenges even when requirements are not fully defined. Excellence in written and verbal technical communication. Demonstrated impact beyond immediate team boundaries. History of successful mentorship of senior engineers. Ex