(this position is remote)
What we believe
In the past few years, private equity investors have invested more than a trillion dollars in software and tech-enabled companies. And in many cases, the underlying tech is the greatest enabler to the business strategy. But has the approach to govern technology value creation caught up to the magnitude of the risk?
We believe a better way is possible – a more programmatic, proactive approach to actively manage technology throughout the investment lifecycle – and that’s what we do.
Our role
We know that technology can create truly transformative change, and its role in business is only growing. Crosslake is here to support the changemakers and help them buy, build and run better technology.
What we value
You could be a good fit for Crosslake if you see yourself reflected in our guiding values:
Service. We effect change by empowering others.
Curiosity. We believe great advice starts with deep understanding.
Credibility.Our expertise is earned and proven.
Commitment. It’s our privilege to serve clients in their critical moments.
Creativity.We are inspired by the constant pursuit of better.
Crosslake is a diverse organization and proud of it. What unites us is our belief that technology makes a difference.
Overview
Work with technology companies to identify improvements of existing technology, organizations, processes, and tools used to develop software products and services. Work with private equity companies and other investment firms to help them understand the technology strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement for potential investments (I.e. technical due diligence) Design and implement solutions from scratch (e.g. Agile methodology transformations), guiding and mentoring more junior software developers and other engineers.Collaboratively work in partnership with internal and client technical leads and team members.
Expected Results
Be an apprentice consultant for your first 2 projects and then be willing and able to drive a project on your own to successful completion, including collaboration, project management, and getting your hands dirtyParticipate in and drive technical due diligence efforts on behalf of investment companies, collaborating, digging deep, and creating a report for the investors to outline technical investment risksAssess the capability of a software engineering organization and create a plan to improve the team in targeted areasParticipate in hands-on implementation projects using processes and technologies that are most applicable to you, producing stellar customer feedback along the wayWork with technology companies to identify improvements of existing technology, organizations, processes, and tools used to develop software products and services. Work with private equity companies and other investment firms to help them understand the technology strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement for potential investments (I.e. technical due diligence) Design and implement solutions from scratch (e.g. Agile methodology transformations), guiding and mentoring more junior software developers and other engineers Collaboratively work in partnership with internal and client technical leads and team members
Requirements
15+ years shipping software products or services in one of the following roles: Product Management, Program Management/Business Analyst, Architect, Developer, QA Engineer, Release Manager, DevOps, Product Support or Professional ServicesKnowledge and SkillsAbility to work from home (or an office of your choosing) and be self-directed, but also effectively collaborate with the team in both a remote and in-person capacityStrong technical acumen and technical horsepowerStrong knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Product Management, Program Management, Software Architecture, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Release Management, DevOps, Product Support, Professional ServicesBe willing to learn and take on new areas that may be outside of your initial comfort zonePassion towards making others great and making a high-performing team even betterAn action-oriented personality – you know how to get stuff done[Preferred] Strong knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Project Management tools (e.g. TFS, Jira), Development technologies (e.g. C#, Java), Build tools (e.g. TFS, Jenkins, TeamCity), Test tools (e.g. TFS, HP QC, Selenium), Deployment tools (e.g. MS Release Management, Octopus, Chef)
Education
[Preferred] Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (BUT experience is more important than a specific degree)