Tech Lead, Foundations

Clasp

. Own the technical direction for Talent's shared services, including user management, authentication and SSO, role-based access control, and notification systems .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on API design, integration patterns, and building resilient systems. Proficient in Python and TypeScript, with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and compliance in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

API DesignPython (Django, Flask, FastAPI)TypeScript/JavaScript (React, Next.js)CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions)Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud)

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringIntegration PatternsData ExchangeInfrastructure as CodeMonitoring and AlertingCode Quality StandardsEvent-Driven InfrastructureRole-Based Access ControlAI-Assisted DevelopmentDatabase Management (PostgreSQL)

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoring and CoachingStakeholder AlignmentDecision-Making Under AmbiguityCollaborative Culture Building

Tools & Technologies

CursorCopilotClaudeGitHub ActionsAWSGoogle Cloud

Industry Keywords

SaaSFinancial ServicesComplianceSOC 2FERPAGLBAIdentity and Access ManagementHRIS IntegrationsEducation Data Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDjangoFlaskJavaScriptNext.jsPostgresPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical direction for Talent's shared services, including user management, authentication and SSO, role-based access control, and notification systems
Design and evolve data exchange using APIs, events, webhooks, and file-based integrations with employers, schools, HRIS, and partner systems
Establish clear integration contracts, versioning, and observability
Build reusable services, libraries, and patterns that domain teams can adopt with minimal friction
Write documentation, gather feedback, and measure adoption from engineering teams
Write and review front-end and back-end code, setting standards for code quality, system design, and security
Work with Product, Security, and Compliance on identity, access, consent, and data-handling requirements
Break initiatives into milestones and stories; balance platform investment and technical debt against feature requests
Mentor and coach engineers and help build a collaborative engineering culture
Apply AI-assisted development for code generation, testing, refactoring, and documentation
Build resilient, self-healing systems using infrastructure as code, monitoring, and alerting
Participate in the on-call rotation for Foundations-owned services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent bootcamp or upskilling program experience
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent, including time leading technical direction for a team or a shared platform, at a SaaS startup or similar environment
Experience designing APIs and integration patterns used by other teams or external partners, with attention to contracts, backward compatibility, and documentation
Strong fluency in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar) and TypeScript/JavaScript (React, Next.js), and a PostgreSQL-backed data model
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar), cloud infrastructure (AWS or Google Cloud), infrastructure as code, and production monitoring
Experience working with Product and Compliance or Security teams in financial services or another regulated environment
AI-native in your workflow: you use coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, etc.) as a real force multiplier and are excited about what AI unlocks for engineering
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to articulate technical tradeoffs, align stakeholders, and make sound decisions under ambiguity
Genuine interest in technology that expands access to education and economic mobility
Nice to have: hands-on experience with identity and access systems, authentication, SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), SCIM, and role-based permissions
Nice to have: experience building notification or messaging systems and event-driven infrastructure
Nice to have: experience building internal platform or paved-road capabilities adopted by multiple product teams
Nice to have: experience with enterprise identity requirements, IdP integrations, domain verification, and just-in-time provisioning
Nice to have: familiarity with HRIS or ATS integrations or education data standards
Nice to have: experience with SOC 2, FERPA, GLBA, and their technical implications
Nice to have: prior experience mentoring engineers or moving into engineering management
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive cash and equity compensation
Health benefits (health, dental, & vision)
Student loan repayment benefits
401k + match
Flexible PTO policy
Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team