About Carla
At Carla, we believe that more people should be able to drive electric vehicles. Therefore, we have set out to build the safest, most convenient and transparent way to sell, buy, or lease an electric car. Carla was founded in 2020 in Stockholm, with strong VC backing. We are now in an exciting growth phase and are looking for like minded people. That means being driven, humble, and excited about creating outstanding and effective experiences and smart solutions.
Recruitment need
We’re hiring a Tech Lead to drive both technical discovery and delivery of projects within an agile team context, and make sure we make long-term enhancements to our technology stack and team performance. We’re looking for a person who likes to both be hands-on in code as well as coach other engineers and engage with stakeholders to define key projects for the company’s success. You will manage four other engineers to lead technical discovery and delivery in one of two cross-functional product teams, as well as take a leading role in the evolution of our platform as a whole.
Responsibilities include:
Technical Leadership and Strategy
Lead and manage a small team of developers (backend and frontend) within our business critical Commercial area that handles sourcing, valuation, sales, logistics and support, ensuring projects align with company objectives and deliver substantial results.
Develop and execute clear, effective technical strategies to enhance team efficiency and project output.
Hands-On Technical Involvement
Participate hands-on in coding, debugging, and integrating systems to ensure quality outcomes.
Work closely with your product manager, designer, engineers, and other departments to deliver solutions that meet both technical and business needs.
Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to raise your own and the team's speed, quality and impact.
Resource Management and System Optimization
Oversee resource allocation to maximize team productivity and meet deadlines.
Regularly evaluate and improve system performance and architecture to ensure scalability and reliability.
System Development and Quality Assurance
Guide the development and deployment of robust systems across the full tech team, using GoLang and TypeScript.
Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards for system stability, performance, and security.
Integration and Technical Debt Management
Manage integrations with external systems and APIs to improve platform functionality.
Proactively identify and address technical debt to enhance code maintainability and system scalability.
Data Engineering
Support initiatives to utilize company data through tools like BigQuery, Looker Studio, and AI.
Qualifications
Strong background in software development and leadership, with a record of implementing practical, effective technical solution.
Proficient in Go and TypeScript, and deep understanding of software design principles.
Experienced, hands-on user of AI-assisted development tools, with strong judgment about when and how to apply them for efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Experienced in cloud-based architectures and familiar with various development methodologies and project management practices.
Fluent in Swedish and located in Stockholm
If you are looking to lead a capable team and directly impact both commercial business efficiency, product quality and team effectiveness, Carla might be the right place for you.
