Technical Team Lead at Pumpkin Insurance Services

Are you passionate about using technology to improve the lives of pets and their families? At Pumpkin, we provide uncompromising care for cats and dogs by focusing on preventive health and gold-standard veterinary support. We are on a mission to enable half a billion dollars in life-saving treatments over the next five years, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help us reach that goal. If you want to work in a mission-driven environment where we dream big and solve complex problems, we would love to have you on our team.

What you bring

We are seeking a Technical Team Lead to join us on a full-time basis, working remotely from anywhere. In this role, you will guide our engineering efforts by translating high-level business objectives into scalable technical solutions. You will be instrumental in maintaining our competitive edge while supporting our mission to keep pets healthy. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Architecting and designing robust systems that can handle significant scale.
• Driving key projects from the initial concept phase through to successful deployment.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with at least 8 years of software engineering experience, including a minimum of 4 years in full-stack development using Python. You should bring at least 2 years of experience leading technical teams and projects. We value expertise in modern web technologies and microservices architecture. Beyond your technical hard skills, you must possess exceptional communication abilities to bridge the gap between technical teams and stakeholders. We look for individuals who are adept at resolving conflicts, forging consensus, and translating complex requirements into a clear, actionable technical vision.

What we offer

The annual compensation for this position ranges from $135,000 to $178,000. We believe in supporting our team members both inside and outside of the office with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• A 401k plan with a company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• The flexibility of remote work.

How to Apply

If you are ready to help us shape the future of pet healthcare, we encourage you to apply. We are excited to learn more about your experience and how your technical leadership can help us jump the highest fences for the pets we serve.