Fractional Technical Lead

Relay Graduate School of Education is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country. The Fractional Technical Lead will provide engineering leadership during a transition and growth period, partnering on technical strategy while managing junior engineers and external development partners on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements

• Manage two junior engineers on a day-to-day basis, including task scoping, unblocking, and code review.
• Translate product priorities into well-scoped engineering tasks appropriate for junior-level execution.
• Ensure contributions meet production quality standards before merging.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to external development partners.
• Monitor and evaluate external partners' deliverables.
• Review and scope incoming technical requests before assigning to junior engineers or external partners, or taking on the work directly.

Benefits

• Independent contractor (1099) engagement at a rate of $150–$200 per hour
• Compensation commensurate with experience for approximately 15–20 hours per week through September 2026