SupplyHouse · 11 hours ago
Backend Engineering Team Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expSupplyHouse.com is an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies. They are seeking a Backend Engineering Team Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of reliable and scalable software systems while guiding a team of engineers.
CommercialE-CommerceHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable, reliable distributed systems to support evolving business needs
Lead the design and delivery of complex backend initiatives with minimal oversight
Serve as a technical expert in key system areas, guiding architecture, design patterns, and scalability decisions
Contribute to architectural discussions and platform direction, staying current on emerging technologies and best practices
Drive the on-time delivery of high-quality features, managing dependencies and technical tradeoffs
Review and estimate feature and issue requests, recommending effective technical solutions
Establish and enforce code quality standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and automation
Design and support scalable test environments and automation frameworks across backend (and frontend, as needed)
Partner closely with Product, Business, and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery
Clearly communicate technical concepts, outcomes, and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders
Identify and mitigate technical and delivery risks, aligning expectations and timelines across teams
Influence cross-functional teams to improve execution and overall effectiveness
Lead day-to-day engineering execution through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on guidance
Mentor and coach engineers, supporting technical growth, performance, and career development
Set clear goals, provide feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Model and reinforce organizational values, including GRIT and collaboration
Serve as hiring manager for junior-to-mid-level engineers, participating in assessments and interviews
Contribute to resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage
Support cross-functional initiatives and build strong relationships with senior leaders and partner teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or the equivalent in practical experience
7+ years of software development experience
5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, including object-oriented design
2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, including reliability and scalability considerations
3+ years of experience as a formal people leadership or a combination of 2+ years of experience as a people manager plus prior experience as a Technical Lead/Senior Engineer with clear ownership over delivery, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or the equivalent in practical experience
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend
$750 annual professional development budget
$25 monthly Grubhub credit
Company rewards and recognition program
And more!
Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company’s growth and accomplishments.
We promote work-life balance
We support growth
We give back
We listen
Company
SupplyHouse
SupplyHouse is an online plumbing, heating, and HVAC distributor, carrying 150,000 products from top manufacturers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
2025-07-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Josh Meyerowitz
Founder - CEO
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