Technical Lead

ABOUT MAGELLAN JETS:

Founded in 2008 and now one of the largest private aviation providers, Quincy, MA-based Magellan Jets is a premier provider of private aviation solutions, offering a comprehensive range of Jet Card ownership, On-Demand Charter, and Aircraft Sales and Management. With a focus on personalized service, Magellan Jets is dedicated to delivering customized and unparalleled flying experiences to its Private Clients worldwide. Magellan Jets and its FAA-certificated Flight Operations team lead one of the industrys most comprehensive safety management systems and protocols providing peace of mind to the most discerning travelers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Lead is a pivotal role responsible for driving the architecture, design, and delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions. This position blends technical depth with leadership and mentorship, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure excellence throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and API development, along with a proven ability to guide engineering teams and uphold best practices. Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) or generative AI technologies into enterprise systemsenhancing automation, functionality, and user experienceis a major plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems and microservices.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices across the engineering team.
• Review and approve system designs, technical approaches, and code contributions to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to software engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and project roadmaps.

Hands-On Development

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code using the Spring Boot framework.
• Build and maintain microservices that support business operations and external integrations.
• Develop and document RESTful APIs and integration interfaces for internal and external systems.
• Design and implement secure, scalable databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment and monitoring.

AI & Emerging Technologies

• Identify opportunities to leverage LLMs and generative AI to improve system capabilities, automate workflows, and enhance the customer experience.
• Collaborate with data and platform teams to integrate AI/ML APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI) into production systems.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to continuously improve engineering productivity and platform scalability.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with QA, DevOps, and Data Engineering teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and deployment reliability.
• Communicate progress, risks, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives to drive delivery efficiency and team alignment.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

• 8-10 years of experience in software engineering and backend development
• At least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role
• Deep understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Strong grasp of API design, database design, and scalable architecture principles.
• Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Awareness of observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack).
• Understanding of AI/ML integrations, LLMs, and related APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI).
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field preferred

Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
• Proficient with version control systems (Git) and agile delivery practices.
• Experience developing secure, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.
• Strong ability to plan, document, and execute complex technical projects.
• Skilled in integrating emerging technologies and driving innovation.

Abilities:

• Experience with guiding and influencing engineers while maintaining a hands-on technical role.
• Can translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Operate effectively in a growth-focused, agile environment
• Effective in managing competing priorities and delivering high quality product with tight deadlines.
• Continuously learning, adapting, and applying new technologies.
• A natural at fostering teamwork, inspiring trust, and driving cross-functional success.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not include any direct management responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Remote
• Conditions: Must have a dedicated, private workspace to conduct business without distraction. Occasional travel to aircraft or client locations may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing tools.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally (for event or marketing materials).

TRAVEL:

Limited. Occasional travel for industry and company conferences, meetings, or operational oversight at other locations.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (AAP/EEO) STATEMENT:

Magellan Jets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the scope of the Technical Lead position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or skills required. Magellan Jets reserves the right to amend this description at any time based on business needs and priorities.

BENEFITS:

At Magellan Jets, we value the well-being of our team and are proud to provide a robust benefits package for all full-time, exempt employees.

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Generous vacation and sick time policy

• 7 company paid holidays

• Medical Insurance (HMO or PPO)

• Dental and Vision coverage

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HFSA)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

• Rx Cost Share Assistance Program

• Life Insurance & Disability Benefits (100% Employer Paid)

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial & Retirement Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer match

• Fitness Reimbursement Program

• Pet Insurance Discount

This is a salaried role with a base pay range of $140,000$170,000, based on experience and location. The position is not commission- or bonus-based and includes Magellan Jets full benefits package.

OUR CORE VALUES:

We believe the foundation of exceptional service begins with the best people in the business that see each interaction as an opportunity to grow a relationship. Our internal culture is felt externally by our private clients because of our alignment on our core values across the business,

• Lead with Safety: Deliver the uncompromising commitment to safety

• Care Deeply: Own everything you do and constantly improve

• Create Amazing: Develop, cultivate and share a prosperity mindset

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