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Robert Half Technical Lead in Mahwah, New Jersey
Description
We are seeking a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in software development, infrastructure, and web application design. This role is responsible for shaping infrastructure strategy to ensure systems are scalable, efficient, and reliable. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that tackle questions such as how to improve application speed and how to prepare platforms to seamlessly support growing traffic, ultimately driving solutions that enhance performance and reliability across the organization.
Responsibilities
Define and drive backend, infrastructure, and DevOps strategy
Architect scalable, secure, and reliable systems
Diagnose and resolve performance, infrastructure, and integration issues
Oversee backend development, including coding standards, integrations, and APIs
Lead infrastructure tooling, cloud strategy, automation efforts, and CI/CD pipelines
Evaluate new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and system performance
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure infrastructure performance
Implement proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
Manage infrastructure budgets with a focus on cost optimization
Communicate technical solutions clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels
Conduct all code reviews, ensuring quality, consistency, and best practices across the team
Manage frontend and database infrastructure, addressing performance bottlenecks and recurring issues caused by poor architecture
Requirements
Qualifications
5–10 years of software development experience with a strong emphasis on backend systems and infrastructure
Solid DevOps experience, including automation, deployments, monitoring, and reliability practices
Proven ability to optimize web application performance and scale systems effectively
Experience with frontend and database infrastructure
Comfortable working in Agile environments and collaborating cross-functionally
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Bonus Experience
Experience building and scaling custom internal software solutions
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