Scratch Financial (“Scratch”) is a Series C financial technology startup based
in Los Angeles, California. Our goal is to make difficult financial decisions
simple and increase accessibility to fair, affordable, and transparent medical
financing. Driven by our award-winning technology, Scratch has become the
fastest growing financing provider in veterinary care, with partner network of
15,000+ practices across the U.S. and Canada–ranging from dental offices to
optometry clinics.
Scratch has 3 main products:
* Scratch Pay: Point-of-sale lending including a BNPL offering and longer-term payment plans.
* Scratch Checkout: Payment processing that is integrated with the veterinary practice management software.
* Scratch Comms: Appointment booking and communications.
Position Overview
Scratchpay is on the lookout for a dynamic Director of Engineering to lead our
expanding global team of fully remote product engineering experts. You're a
natural leader, able to inspire and drive innovation and success within your
engineering teams. In this role, you'll collaborate with talented
professionals from around the world, driving innovation and excellence for our
elective healthcare platform.
Reporting directly to Scratchpay’s CTO, you will manage multiple product
engineering teams that power our cutting-edge financing, payment, and
communications products. Join us and be a part of transforming the pet care
industry with innovative solutions!
Important: This is a remote position open to candidates based in the US
Who You Are
You possess a forward-thinking mindset, able to envision and execute long-term
strategic goals that align with the company's mission. Your repertoire
includes not only the technical skills requisite for this role but also the
experience and emotional intelligence vital for leading a team. With a proven
track record, you have demonstrated proficiency in scaling high-growth
technology teams and adeptly navigating the unique challenges of a startup
technology environment.
What You'll Do
* **Lead and Manage Teams:** Reporting to Scratchpay’s CTO, you will oversee multiple product engineering teams that drive our financing, payment, and communications products
* **Collaborate for Innovation:** Work closely with our Product and Backend Engineering teams to support ongoing innovation in our products and services, ensuring the highest quality deliverables
* **Recruit and Grow Talent:** Attract top engineering talent and leaders while identifying growth opportunities for team members
* **Mentor and Coach:** Mentor and coach your engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and working with peers to build healthy, high-performing teams
* **Onboarding and Integration:** Immerse yourself in our codebase and assist in onboarding new hires to ensure a smooth integration
* **Performance Metrics:** Develop and implement metrics to measure engineering performance and success
* **Ensure Project Success:** Monitor team performance, providing guidance and feedback to ensure the success of projects
What We're Looking For
* **Seasoned Developer:** You have 8+ years of hands-on software development experience
* **Team Leader:** You bring 5+ years of experience managing full-stack software teams, with a knack for thriving in remote environments
* **Technical Expertise:** Proficient in Node.js, React, or React Native stacks
* **Cloud and Database Pro:** Experience with GCP and MySQL or PostgreSQL is a big plus
* **Communication Guru:** Excellent at communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams across the globe
* **Inspirational Leader:** Capable of managing and motivating engineering teams to drive innovation and achieve outstanding results
Ready to join our team?
Apply here!
* Be sure to: Submit your resume
* Answer the custom questions provided
* Feel free to add any additional information or documents you believe are relevant to your application We look forward to reviewing your application!
Scratchpay is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. Scratchpay considers qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression
or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected
class.
