Engineering Lead
DLL is not your average financial services company. In fact, we’re above average in almost every way. With an employee engagement score of 85% (compared to the 72% industry average), it sure seems like we’re doing something right. And, while most companies survive fewer than 20 years, 2019 marked our 50th.
We collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers and businesses in more than 30 countries to enable the acquisition of equipment, technology and software that companies need to contribute meaningfully to their communities. We believe in partnering with our customers to develop innovative and sustainable financial solutions that deliver meaningful value to the world.
At DLL, we are committed to making sure that all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical characteristics or mental abilities, feel welcomed and encouraged to be their authentic selves. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Come see what all the excitement is about.
As an Engineering Lead, you are responsible leading and coaching agile teams on architecting, designing, building and delivering business applications for DLL’s North American Regional APIs. You should have experience with cloud-native APIs in a serverless environment with NodeJS and Typescript. You will be responsible for driving best practices in API Design, Serverless Cloud Architecture, and performant APIs that serve our business-critical applications. In this role you will be responsible for working with the product organization to understand business requirements and ensuring the delivery is meeting that business need. You will lead multiple Agile delivery teams to ensure team success and coach them to size, manage scope, design optimal technical solutions, identify and mitigate technical risks. You will also work with the members of your team to develop themselves and achieve their personal and organizational career goals.
In this role you will be part of the team setting the vision for the North American Regional APIs both technically and strategically. The various initiatives for the team affect multiple business units, large end-user populations, portfolio and contract management, and other areas of solution delivery within the organization. As such, this position is critical to ensuring the appropriate stakeholders are engaged in evaluating the optimal solution design to meet our complex business needs. The position requires someone with excellent communications skills (verbal and written), the ability to manage multiple requirements with various levels of definition, and the desire to effectively work with disparate teams throughout a diverse business community.
Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL!
Day to Day
- Lead the definition, architecture design, development, testing, delivery, & support of APIs built in a serverless Azure environment.
- Design, understand, and manage cloud (Azure) serverless architecture.
- Validate that technical solutions can be practically executed, properly integrate with the existing application portfolio, and coordinate with enterprise strategies and roadmaps.
- Solve complex business issues through the application of innovative technical solutions for escalated and high priority issues.
- Partner with Business and IT leaders to convert needs into outcomes.
- Partner with Product Owners and other cross-functional development teams to support business value delivery.
- Plan and integrate the work activities of virtual IT teams.
- Coach and mentor team members for career development and ensure an engaged and motivated work environment.
- Drive implementation of innovative solutions, development standards, IT processes, systems architecture, and design patterns to improve IT delivery process and automation.
- Ensure business continuity and risk management practices are followed.
- Ensure applications stay on up-to-date hardware and software components for a secure environment.
All members enjoy
- Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
- Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
- Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
- Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
- Check this link to an overview of all benefits in your region.
Essentials
- BS or MS degree in Computer Information Science or related technical field.
- Experience with developing microservices utilizing Node.js & Typescript.
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, specifically in building APIs and supporting backend services with relational DB and/or NoSQL DB.
- Experienced in designing and building Node.js APIs.
- Experienced in designing and building complex serverless Cloud APIs, preferably Azure.
- Expert in unit and automated integration testing APIs as part of a fully automated CI/CD pipeline.
- Experienced in API-first design and development using Open API 3.X.
- Experienced in crafting sellable API Products.
- Experience with or knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
- Able to lead technology multiple teams with diverse technology experience and skillsets.
- Deep understanding of enterprise software patterns.
- Excellent team player with proven ability to influence.
- Excellent analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service.
- Able to give and receive open, honest feedback and to foster a highly collaborative environment.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, relationship building skills for team development.
- Possible Travel (10%).
- Experience within financial services and/or leasing is a plus.
Choose Wellbeing
DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.
Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:
- Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
- Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
- Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
- Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities
There are things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL!
Settling In
At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We become from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.
But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.
Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and a honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.
Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.
We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.
Good to Know
Desired Primary Work Location: Des Moines, IA or Wayne, PA
Applicable Pay Range
$144,157.60 - $216,236.40
DLL is considering candidates in numerous locations. The pay estimate displayed represents the typical pay range for candidates hired for this position in the desired primary work location. Pay may be adjusted outside the projected range based on geographical differentiation as well as for any other lawful reason. Additional factors that may be used to determine your actual pay include your specific skills, years of relevant experience you possess, and other work-related qualifications. Many candidates may start in the bottom half of the applicable pay range, especially those with less experience or qualification.
This position is subject to the terms of DLL’s compensation plans and policies. Further, the position includes all other benefits provided to DLL employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses, and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.
- Deadline for application: May 26, 2025 (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
- The selection process may involve an assessment.
- Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website: workingatdllgroup.com
- DLL’s referral program applies
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- For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Macie Blazek via Macie.Blazek@dllgroup.com
DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.
DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.
