Job description
We’re UserTesting, a leader in experience research and insights; we believe the path to human understanding and great experiences start with a shared understanding—seeing and hearing how another person engages with the world around them and taking in their perspective. Working at UserTesting, you will be empowered to help organizations discover the human side of business–transforming how they work, collaborate, innovate, and bring new products and experiences to market. This is what inspires us, and it’s how we enable companies to connect with their audiences naturally and organically through an experience that is uniquely, and intentionally human.
A trusted company by top brands for 15+ years, UserTesting, recently merged with UserZoom, has over 3,400 customers in 50 countries, including 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. Joining our team means being part of a passionate group focused on transforming how companies learn from and understand their customers. Come join us and help us build the engine for human understanding.
The Opportunity
As a Lead Clojure Software Developer on the Insights team at UserTesting, you will not only be a lead engineer but also a tech visionary; keeping up with emerging trends, promoting our brand externally, contributing to our culture, and driving our technical strategy. You will identify opportunities for growth and improvement across the entire organization. This is a key role within our company providing tangible solutions to real customer problems and acting as an advocate for UserTesting in external forums, contributing to brand recognition. We prioritize work quality over location and time, and you will be capable of working asynchronously in a distributed team and remain open to utilizing innovative tools when they're the best fit for the task at hand.
The Team
The Insights team at UserTesting, responsible for developing and maintaining the UTZ Insights Platform, is known for its superb attention to detail, top-notch software development practices, and efficient time management. They continuously explore, assess, and recommend new trends in software development, tooling, patterns, and philosophies. They also play a crucial role in enhancing the EnjoyHQ platform. If you aspire to join a cohesive, highly-skilled team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement, the Insights team offers an unparalleled opportunity.
What we are looking for
Act as the technical lead for software design and architecture in Clojure.
Comprehensive experience working with Clojure or other functional programming languages such as Scala, Elixir, Haskell, etc.
Proven experience as a technical lead, demonstrating expertise in setting and executing technical strategy.
Strong understanding and experience with DevOps/GitOps culture, principles, and practices such as CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
Proven experience in developing, deploying, and managing scalable and reliable distributed systems.
Demonstrable expertise in current software trends, tooling, patterns, and philosophies.
Defining the team’s technical vision and executing strategic initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, demonstrating a high level of teamwork, ownership, initiative, and integrity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment while strategically prioritizing time to focus on the most critical aspects of UserTesting’s success.
Proficiency with RabbitMQ, S3, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch is a plus
Don’t meet every single requirement but excited about the role? We encourage you to apply! Research show us that certain demographics are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements, but you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Perks and Benefits
Private medical and dental
Monthly wellness and telecommunications reimbursements
Work from home office equipment stipend
Professional development stipend
Flexible hours
Generous holiday entitlement
Mental Wellness Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Referral Programme
Paid quarterly volunteering days and Charity donation matching via our UT Cares Volunteers and Charitable Giving Committee
Enhanced family leave
Employee-led groups to help foster a more inclusive employee experience and build a culture of belonging at UserTesting.
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