Technical Lead

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Come be a part of the team transforming music technology!

MakeMusic has an opening for a Tech Lead in our Boulder, CO office

Join our open and collaborative environment as Technical Lead at MakeMusic where we're using lean agile software development processes and methodologies. Own the software engineering process within our Internal Systems team and work inside the team to define, maintain, and improve an overall development process. Focus on optimizing the whole through reducing waste and improving feedback loops, and advocate and instill modern engineering and clean code practices, driving process adoption of unit testing, continuous integration and deployment, and test automation.

MakeMusic is an industry leader in interactive music learning, notation software, and virtual instrument technology. Our engineers share a passion for development, learning, and technology. As a Tech Lead for a small self-directed cross functional team, you will contribute and drive improvements in technology and process to help your team ship software. 

At MakeMusic we believe in self-organizing teams who share values, own their products end to end, and are accountable to each other for results. This is reflected by leaders who embody the humility of servant leadership and hunger to strive for continuous improvement, learning, and success.

As Tech Lead, you have the opportunity to:

  • Continuously improve the software development lifecycle in an Agile environment with in C#/.Net
  • Review code and develop and maintain tests to help ensure high quality
  • Align the Internal Systems team with the overarching engineering principles of the company
  • Take responsibility for the systems and processes related to MakeMusic’s internal software systems and the team dedicated to it
  • Collaborate with other technical leaders and business stakeholders to efficiently and effectively develop an ongoing technology strategy and execute on that strategy
  • Possess a deep and extensive experience working with technical contributors of all experience levels and are capable of mentoring and influencing engineers through collaboration that leads to exceptional outcomes
  • Utilize your technical background and strategic mindset to guide systems engineering efforts and understand how small changes in one area may impact other areas
  • Always keep value to the customer, business, and team in mind as a central part of your approach and decision making process
  • Understand the complex, human nature of our work. You handle this ambiguity and turn it into cohesive action based on a mindset of “knowing what needs to be done” through initiative, grit, and genuine care for the people around you along with possessing a deep “gut feel” of right vs wrong vs grey-area

To be successful in this position, you possess: 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience writing operational, production code
  • Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering OR comparable work experience AND coursework/education
  • Broad and deep understanding of modern software technologies
  • One or more programming paradigms such as OOP, Functional, etc.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python
  • CI/CD
  • Deep tactical and strategic skills related to architecture, infrastructure, operations, best practices, and processes
  • Mentorship experience
  • Self-motivated with a strong passion to learn and grow your craft in software engineering

Ideally, you also possess:

  • Previous experience performing significant, large-scale system refactors
  • Technical team lead experience
  • Servant leadership focus, with the ability to influence without direct reporting lines through collaboration and leading by example

Note: A code test will be a part of the interview process

If this job description excites you, we're looking forward to connecting!

Our Story:

MakeMusic joined companies TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic under umbrella company Peaksware in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Peaksware has been recognized as BuiltInColorado's 2017 "Top100 Digital Tech Companies" and is one of Outside Magazine's "Best Places to Work" six years in a row. Through a unique approach to deliberate practice, each company within Peaksware develops software solutions and provides services focused solely on their respective markets to help guide people along their own journey of improvement and skill development.

Our Philosophy:

  • DevOps - We want developers to have insight and ownership over code in production, integration tools, infrastructure, and deployment process. Developers should always ask what it takes to support their systems/code in production. We value The Phoenix Project as a reference guide.
  • Product Efficiency Is Achieved Upstream - The further down the development pipeline we have to fix bugs or rework features, the more expensive it is.
  • Small, Cross-Functional Teams - QA, Dev, Design, CI, and Product work on a focused and shared vision.
  • Complexity - It's easy to make something complex, but difficult to make it simple. We should always be fighting complexity. Can we deprecate systems/code? Do it. Does the system need to be that complicated? Do we build vs. buy?
  • Small Batch Sizes - Constantly work towards shorter release cycles as a means to shore up quality, helping to ensure we are working on the right things at the right time, stabilize operations, and cut down on waste.
  • Performance Matters - We value engineers that know not to over-optimize solutions, but who always think about how code will perform at expected scale.
  • Minimum Process Necessary - We strive to be pragmatic. Some process is necessary, but don’t forget the fundamentals of Agile.
  • Managing Technical Debt - The vast majority of work is maintenance. Engineers need to have practical philosophies on refactoring. We like the theory of Broken Windows, YAGNI, and refactor as you go. We appreciate Clean Code, Working Effectively with Legacy Code, and Pragmatic Programmer as reference guides.
  • Data Driven - Let’s use the data to help inform what to work on, what is causing performance issues, who is using our features... Ultimately it's the objective plus the narrative that produces great product.

Benefits and Perks:

  • 100% company paid medical plan for employees with buy-up options as well as dental and vision insurance for employees (dependent coverage available)
  • 401(k) 5% match
  • $1,200/year fitness reimbursement to purchase any items related to healthy living
  • 3 weeks of PTO for all new hires; increase in PTO at various years of service
  • 4 week paid sabbatical for all employees after 7 years of employment
  • Stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
  • Dog friendly office
  • Music Studio for all to practice, jam, and record
  • On-site workout area access: treadmill, bike trainers, rowers, and full weight lifting gym with CrossFit equipment and Yoga classes; with changing rooms and showers and towel service
  • Corporate discounts on gym memberships and top-brand gear
  • Beautiful North East Boulder, CO location
  • Flexible work schedule in a culture of trust
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Location

Our newly opened Louisville, CO office is located near Highway 36 and McCaslin Blvd. This convenient location allows easy access whether you're commuting from Denver, Boulder, or Northern CO. The area boasts great restaurant and shopping options, as well as miles of trails to get out and explore!

An Insider's view of Peaksware

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

Small cross-functional teams form to tackle projects and initiatives. By working together with different teams and experiences, not only can we divide the work across included departments, it also allows us to look at a problem through multiple lenses. This approach helps to ensure that our solution is well suited for the needs we intend to address

Andrew

Manager, Data Analytics & Insights

What are some things you learned at the company?

One of the larger challenges our accounting team is trying to solve is streamlining the overall financial ecosystem by implementing consistent processes, policies and procedures among all brands. It's an exciting challenge to solve, incorporating larger projects within our day to day accounting tasks and responsibilities.

Jessica

Corporate Controller

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

Working in CA with a team in CO, one would think our distance puts a strain on accessibility, but with the amount of communication channels we have, being available to the team is second nature. Peaksware is centered on trust and accountability. Through this model, accessibility and collaboration is seamless regardless of the distance.

Kiana

Human Resources Manager

What are Peaksware Perks + Benefits

Peaksware Benefits Overview

We are proud to offer a well-rounded, comprehensive benefits package with fun perks to boot like an onsite gym, onsite music studio, quarterly events, and more.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We partner with Adopt-A-County Road in Boulder, CO where we maintain a stretch of road by doing organized clean-ups twice a year.
Partners with nonprofits
We partner with Community FoodShare as well as the Longmont Humane society to help raise money around the holidays.
Open door policy
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Peaksware's Flexible First Program allows employees to choose from 3 flexible work strategies (RemoteFlex, HomeFlex, and OfficeFlex), based on which strategy best supports the way you like to work.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Instead of watching a video, Peaksware hosts live trainings with subject matter experts on topics such as Unconscious Bias. It's a great way to learn and engage with your colleagues!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Peaksware's Talent Acquisition has invested time & money learning best practices about diversity sourcing and hiring to meet our team's needs. 2 members are Certified Diversity Sourcing Professionals.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
To help employees cover any deductibles, copays & out of pocket medical, dental, or vision expenses, employees are able to set aside pre-tax contributions of up to $2,850 annually (for CY 2022).
Disability insurance
Peaksware's disability insurance benefit is 60% of base monthly salary up to a $7,500 maximum monthly payout. Employees can opt into Short-Term and/or Long-Term insurance options to suite their needs.
Dental insurance
Peaksware utilizes Guardian as the plan administrator and network provider for our dental plans. There are two types of coverage available, the Value and NAP option.
Vision insurance
Peaksware utilizes Guardian as the plan administrator with two network options. Employees can choose either the Vision Service Plan (VSP) or Davis Network. You have the freedom to choose any provider.
Health insurance
If you are an active, regular full-time or part-time employee scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, you are eligible to enroll in the Company's benefit programs.
Life insurance
For your peace of mind, Peaksware provides Basic Life and AD&D insurance through Guardian for all benefits-eligible employees at no cost. Voluntary insurance is available for purchase at minimal cost.
Pet insurance
Peaksware offers Pet Insurance through Nationwide. Employees are able to choose from three levels of coverage with My Pet Protection so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs.
Wellness programs
Peaksware offers additional voluntary benefits such as Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity. We also offer Teledoc so you can get well with virtual care options.
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Peaksware offers an Employee Assistance Program. The Guardian WorkLifeMatters EAP provides you and your family members with confidential, personal, and web-based support on a wide variety of topics.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
The Peaksware 401(k), plan administered by Empower, offers both traditional & Roth investment options which are deducted from paychecks either on a pre- or post-tax basis, up to the annual IRS limit.
401(K) matching
Peaksware will match payroll contributions up to 5%.
Performance bonus
Our compensation philosophy aims to create fair and competitive salary ranges across all brands. Our rewards program seeks to incentivize high performing individuals who have grown within their role.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide 4 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caretakers.
Family medical leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees.
Company sponsored family events
Peaksware's annual holiday party includes spouses and partners to celebrate with employees.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Full-time employees receive paid holiday leave for any company-observed holidays.
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
We host annual outings, including our holiday parties, summer family picnics, and onsite field day. What can we say...we have a lot of fun together, both in and out of the office!
Free snacks and drinks
Healthy (and less healthy) snacks can always be found in any of our kitchen areas.
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Our Louisville-based offers ample parking for all employees.
Recreational clubs
Peaksware sponsors a coed softball league each summer.
Relocation assistance
Dependent upon the role and level, we offer varying amounts of financial assistance to new hires relocating to the area to cover moving and travel expenses, along with sharing local housing referrals.
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
In addition to company-provided learning and development opportunities, the business also invests in job-specific training opportunities that heighten an employee's understanding in their role.
Lunch and learns
We host lunch and learn meetings regularly on various topics.
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Not only do you contribute daily to making incredible products for end-users, but you can use them for free yourself; employees have access to free accounts from all of our brands.

Employees also have access to the Performance and Recovery Center (PARC), our onsite fitness facility which includes access to onsite private gender-neutral locker rooms and showers. Love commuting by bike? We have you covered with employee only access to secure, indoor bike storage. We also have a couple e-bikes if you'd like to get out for some mid-day fresh air.

If music is your passion, you'll have to check out our onsite Music Studio. Not musically inclined? Come support your wonderfully musically talented colleagues at the Live at 285 Open Mic nights, hosted in our beautiful onsite cafe that includes indoor and outdoor seating and lounge areas. It's a great spot to grab a drink (alcoholic or not) after a day in the office.

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