About Q4.
Q4 is a leading global provider of cloud-based investor relations, with the mission of partnering with customers to achieve their strategic IR objectives. Through best-in-class customer experience and an innovative suite of IR technology, Q4 is a trusted partner to over 1,500 of the world’s largest brands. Q4’s comprehensive portfolio of IR communications and intelligence solutions, supported by an industry-leading customer experience model, empower customers to build impactful and strategic IR programs. Q4 has offices in New York, Toronto, Hamilton, Copenhagen, and London. To learn more, visit: www.q4inc.com.
The gig.
Q4 is a team of creators, builders, and disrupters who specialize in solutions for investor relations. We develop products that are constantly evolving, solving problems, and pushing the boundaries of what technology can do for capital markets. Our products are built from scratch and leverage the strengths of every developer and team member at Q4.
Who you are.
You have experience leading a team of developers to deliver projects on time by providing solid technical direction. You have experience or are interested in having direct reports. You are eager to learn new technologies, but also want to understand the business problems we are trying to solve. You are willing to question the status quo to find a more optimal solution to the existing process. You thrive in a positive, collaborative environment with your great communication skills. You believe in the value of iterating together towards a common goal.
What you will do:
Act as the bridge between your team and the product team, to provide estimates and develop realistic deadlines
Lead and collaborate with engineers and teams across the company to design and develop new features, improvements, and fixes to handle our current and future scale
Provide technical guidance and leadership for your team
Hands on experience in creating Node.js + Express based APIs and microservices
Hands on experience with at least one JavaScript framework like React (preferred).
Experience working with SQL and noSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Dynamo DB, MongoDB etc.)
Like to learn and grow with teammates in a highly collaborative and open environment
Proven track record of mentoring other developers, and steering teams towards product completion.
Modernizing existing services and helping us define, standardize and automate the test of domain boundaries.
Develop your craft, improve your expertise in software development, and raise the level of the teams around you.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
6+ years of software development experience.
2+ years of leadership experience in software engineering teams.
Strong decision making, analytical, troubleshooting, time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Capacity to work in a high growth, fast-paced environment.
Effectively communicate between teams and within teams in order to drive alignment and increase effectiveness on delivery.
Strong understanding of OO paradigm and experience in OO design.
Good knowledge of software development methodologies.
Knowledge of SDLC processes.
Demonstrated experience working with the business to accurately define requirements for effective solutions.
Ability to navigate competing product and technical priorities.
Nice to have:
Experience with AWS and/or microservice environment
Experience in Data Structures and Algorithms
Personal Attributes
You are curious by nature and not afraid to ask “why”. You don’t stop digging till you find out why your code worked (or didn’t work).
You have the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies through training, self-advancement, and collaboration with peers.
You know how to listen and relay understanding for differing perspectives. You are empathetic to your audience and communicate with the right level of detail.
Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to investigate software related issues and general problem solver.
Highly logical and self-motivated.
Proven analytical problem solving abilities.
Ability to effectively organize and perform tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Emphasize on quality, process, and iterative improvements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent mix of education and experience
Why Q4?
We work hard, and we have fun. Success is what motivates us everyday to be the best and keep winning in the market. We offer a variety of perks to ensure our team can always work hard and play hard:
– Unlimited paid time off. Enough said.
– Flexible work schedule
– Competitive salary, benefits and equity incentives for everyone!
– Employee Assistance Programs. We help you focus on your work life balance!
– Tuition Reimbursements. We invest in your continued learning!!
– Hackathon events. For all who love to design and build.
We are currently all working from home, so the following can be enjoyed when its safe to return to the office:
– Dog-friendly office. Hope you can handle cuteness overload!
– Food for thought. Complimentary tea, coffee and snacks!
– Themed socials. Karaoke. Maybe a costume?
– Trendy, open concept offices in a hip part of town.
Join #Q4orce
Q4’s diverse culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace. As a member of a dynamic, high-performing team, each Q4 employee is hungry to learn, valued for their contribution, and approaches each day excited to make an impact. With great reasons to work here, take advantage by submitting your application to join our growing team.