Technical Lead - Node, React, Azure (Remote Work Available)

Remote

Full Time

Technical Operations

Experienced

OneRail is a technology company innovating solutions for multi-modal delivery. We have built and continue to develop a delivery orchestration platform that connects shippers to an extensive courier ecosystem to automate, optimize and control the entire delivery supply chain, from the demand signal to the proof of delivery. Your thought leadership and development skills are critical to our success. Our approach to product development is very collaborative. We seek high performing engineers who are excited by the challenges that come with scaling a product.

At OneRail, your technical leadership is pivotal in shaping our product and engineering culture. Our approach to product development is highly collaborative, data-driven, and innovation-focused, with a strong emphasis on scalability, system reliability, and performance optimization. If you are excited about solving complex engineering challenges at scale, you’ll thrive in our dynamic environment.

Why choose us?
OneRail is not only ranked 59th in Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in 2023 and 23rd in Forbes' Best Startup Employers list in 2023, but we are also proud to be recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list as the 24th fastest-growing company in North America. Our innovative efforts have been acknowledged by Gartner, featuring us as a Sample Vendor in their Hype Cycle. If you're looking for a company that combines a thriving culture of support with the excitement of rapid growth, where every individual truly makes a difference, look no further than OneRail.

The Role

The Technical Lead at OneRail is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for guiding engineering teams in delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions. You will define technical direction, drive process improvements, mentor developers, and ensure engineering excellence across our platform. In this role, you will also work closely with Product Managers to align on roadmap priorities, drive efficient delivery, and enhance team processes for continuous improvement.

This position is ideal for experienced engineers who excel in architecture, technical decision-making, and team mentorship, while maintaining a strong balance between leadership and hands-on coding.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Lead technical design decisions and ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance architecture.
Establish best practices in software development, deployment, and observability.
Drive technical innovation by exploring new tools, frameworks, and design patterns.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical mentorship and career guidance to engineers at all levels.
Conduct regular performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and facilitate growth opportunities.
Foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of engineering excellence.
Interviewing regularly to keep an eye out for top talent.

Software Development & Code Quality

Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and performance best practices.
Champion high-quality code testing, automation testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Ensure feature releases are well-tested, stable, and production-ready.

Process Improvement & Strategy Execution

Drive SDLC improvements, maintaining low cycle times.
Optimize development workflows to improve team velocity and operational efficiency.
Define performance metrics for engineering teams and provide data-driven insights.

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

Oversee Azure-based cloud architecture, optimizing performance, security, and cost efficiency.
Implement scalable microservices, API gateways, and event-driven architectures.
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance strategies are in place.

Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent is preferred.
- Proven expertise in backend development with Node.js, TypeScript, and RESTful API design.
- Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB).
- Experience with cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to lead architecture discussions, guide technical decisions, and enforce engineering best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to balance technical depth with execution speed.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—can effectively communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in managing production software releases, monitoring performance, and optimizing reliability.
- Knowledge of observability tools (App Insights, Datadog) for real-time performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

To view more details about what is like to work at OneRail, or to view a full list of career opportunities, please visit https://www.onerail.com/careers/

About OneRail

OneRail, headquartered in Orlando, FL, is the emerging leader in Final Mile delivery technology. Our OmniPoint SaaS platform uses proprietary algorithms and artificial intelligence to power efficient same-day delivery programs for major companies like Lowe’s, Pepsi, American Tire Distributors, and Advance Auto Parts.

OmniPoint is the cornerstone of OneRail’s integrated final mile delivery solution.

Capture. Within moments of a purchase that requires same-day delivery, OmniPoint captures a shipper’s “demand signal” from their POS, ERP, or e-commerce system: what was ordered, where it is, where it’s going, and when it needs to be there.
Optimize. OmniPoint uses this data to specify the optimal vehicle for the order’s size and weight, as well as any extra services required. OmniPoint then calculates all-in shipping costs and optimizes delivery routing.
Execute. Customers can direct deliveries to their fleet, or OneRail’s nationwide network of 12 million couriers available 24/7/365.
Support. Deliveries can be supported as they occur by OneRail’s skilled Exceptions Assist team to handle unforeseen delivery issues on the customer’s behalf.
Follow Up. OmniPoint enables the consumer or receiving business to track their order delivery in real time and provide feedback through a customer-branded interface.

OneRail has been recognized by Gartner as one of the most innovative solutions in the Final Mile delivery space. We ranked in the top 100 of the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing US private companies in 2022 and 2023 and received an Inc. Best Workplace award in 2023.

Regular, Full-time Team Member Benefits

Competitive base compensation
Health and wellness Insurance with generous company contribution (medical, dental, vision)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
4% 401K match with immediate vesting of Company match
Continuing Education Opportunities
Flexible/Open (Uncapped) Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy for Salaried Team Members*
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy for Hourly Team Members*
Generous Company-paid Holidays

Onsite Team Member Job Perks

Relaxed/casual work environment
Standing desks
Recreational and Video games
Large breakroom and lounge
Stocked kitchen and fridges
Cappuccino machine
Onsite restaurant and daily food trucks
Offices conveniently located with quick access to I-4, SR-528, and Florida's Turnpike
Ample free parking

OneRail's Travel Policy for Remote Team Members

While OneRail allows remote work for certain posted roles, noted as "Remote Work Available" on the Company's website, a core requisite for all roles is that team members be willing and able to occasionally travel to OneRail's Orlando, Florida headquarters. All team members are required to participate in on-site onboarding at the onset of employment and then on an as-needed basis thereafter, as a condition of their employment.

To view more details about what is like to work at OneRail, or to view a full list of career opportunities, please visit https://www.onerail.com/careers/

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