Technical Lead Manager - AI at FloQast

As part of providing a career path in the technical management track, FloQast has created a Technical Lead Manager (TLM) role. This is a great opportunity for someone who has been a strong individual contributor and wants to explore people management and advance their career in the technical leadership and management ladder. Previous people management experience is not required. However, the aptitude and a servant leader mindset is important. Experienced engineering managers will provide the required mentorship and support for TLMs. What You'll Do • Serve as a technical lead and manager for a small team of about 5 engineers while continuing to remain a hands-on contributor. You will spend about 60-70% of your time on individual contribution (coding, code reviews, detailed design, architecture) and 40%-30% on team leadership & management • Be responsible for the output of the team, both in terms of velocity and quality • Manage the team’s day-to-day operations, including prioritizing and assigning tasks, addressing team issues, and conducting performance reviews • Serve as a bridge between the team and other stakeholders, including customers, product managers, and internal management • Provide technical mentorship to team members • Ensure team members are working on tasks that match their skills • General project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring What You'll Bring • ~8 years of experience in software engineering, designing and developing enterprise-grade applications and SaaS platforms using TypeScript or JavaScript is required. • ~3 years in a technical lead role with demonstrable accomplishments • Experience with LangGraph/LangChain or similar, vector databases, and the pros/cons of various LLMs • Strong software architecture, design, and implementation experience • Experience designing and developing microservices in a highly scalable environment • Experience in planning, estimation, and execution in agile environments • Experience in quality engineering practices • Strong interpersonal and communication skills FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale.    Our values act as a guiding compass, shaping every decision we make, and are non-negotiable, particularly in our hiring process. Alongside our employees, partners, and customers, we embody these values every day: Unwaveringly Authentic  Ambitious with Integrity Empowered to Grow Committed to Collaboration Customer Obsessed in All Ways   By applying for this position, you acknowledge and consent to FloQast’s collection, use, processing, and storage of your personal information and application materials in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable law, including, but not limited to, your resume, cover letter, contact information, employment history, references, and any other details or information provided during the application and interview process. Your information may be shared with hiring managers, HR personnel, and other employees involved in the hiring process, as well as authorized third-party service providers who assist with our hiring process. You have the right to access, correct or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, or for other questions related to our data practices, please contact us at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. Your consent is voluntary, but please note that providing this consent is necessary for us to process your application and consider you for employment opportunities. For more details, please see our privacy policy at [Upgrade to PRO to see link]     FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.