Lateral Group

Design, optimize, and maintain real-time databases and data systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and quality, while mentoring junior engineers. | Deep expertise in SQL, relational databases, data modeling, ETL pipelines, and performance tuning, with at least 7 years of experience in database engineering or administration. | About The Company Lateral stands for technology excellence. We’re a profitable, award-winning design and technology company with over 20 years of experience launching bold ventures and transforming businesses. A globally distributed team of 200+ experts united by a shared purpose: the continuous pursuit of quality. Our clients come to us for results, quality and craft - and stay because we keep raising the bar. We do things differently at Lateral Our mission is simple: design and build great products. What sets us apart isn’t just the talent of our team - it’s the way we work: We Have A Bias For Action & Results. We are doers - we spot the gaps, connect the dots, anticipate what’s around the corner and take action. We move fast, stay focused, and let the results - not the effort - speak for themselves. We Work On Time, On Budget, On Quality Discipline is our edge - a commitment we make to each other, to our clients, and to the standards we hold ourselves to. We Care Deeply. We care about our work and about each other. Care Is A Competitive Advantage. Every detail matters. Every design, every line of code, every decision. Thoughtful by default. We Do Things Right - Because It’s the Right Thing to Do Right over easy. Integrity isn’t up for negotiation. We hold the bar high even when no one’s watching. We take pride in doing great work the right way - not the easy way. We Keep Improving The best teams keep improving and we’re never done learning. We iterate. We reflect on what’s working and what’s not. Feedback fuels us, we receive it openly, and adapt quickly. Progress over perfection. We’re Obsessed With Agility, Not The Agile Manifesto We don’t chase dogma or rituals - we chase momentum. We adapt processes to fit problems, not the other way around. We Take Ownership Everyone leads something here. You will have room to run with ideas, and the trust to execute. That trust is built on how you show up: thinking things through, sweating the details, and following through. What You’ll Do As a Senior DBA & Database Architect at Lateral, you will: • Design and optimize real-time databases and data systems to meet evolving client, product, and business needs - with a focus on performance, quality, and scalability. • Tune, productionize, and optimize data systems and machine learning models to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. • Take ownership of features end-to-end, from initial concept through deployment. You’ll often drive substantial product features as the key developer alongside an architect, backend developer or analyst. • Mentor and support junior engineers, leading by example in design reviews and pair programming. You will offer constructive feedback that helps others grow, fostering a thoughtful, kind, and continuously learning team culture. • Provide technical leadership in architecture and design discussions, advocating for simple, elegant solutions. You’ll challenge unnecessary complexity and focus on pragmatic results. • Continuously refine systems balancing new development with technical debt management to keep solutions stable and adaptable. • Champion best practices in quality, security, and operations, including CI/CD, monitoring, and privacy compliance Example Projects You May Join: • Build an AI-powered healthcare platform to help detect diseases earlier. • Launch a new fintech product from the ground up. • Scale a global SaaS commerce system with millions of products Whatever the challenge, you’ll be building software that changes lives and moves industries forward. How We Measure Success In This Role In the first two weeks • You make your first meaningful contribution to the project • You communicate well async as well as in meetings In the first 3 months: • You understand the system architecture well and can work independently or in teams on medium-sized features. • You design before you code (and produce design artifacts) • You have shipped code in Production, clean, tested • You communicate clearly, raising issues early and contributing to reviews. • You deliver what you commit to. After 3 months: • You take ownership of larger features and improvements from start to finish. • You help others by sharing knowledge, spotting problems early, and improving processes or tooling. • You make decisions with both the data/codebase and business goals in mind. We measure success through: • Evaluating results (what you’ve shipped) • Quality and reliability of your designs. • Consistency in delivery. • Feedback from peers and leads. • Your ability to work independently and unblock others. What We’re Looking For We are seeking for team members who are both highly technical and deeply care about their craft and how the work gets done. You must bring: • 7+ years experience in database engineering or administration • Deep expertise in SQL, relational databases, data modeling, and transactional design • Hands-on experience with ETL pipelines and data warehouses, optimizing data flows across systems • Proven ability to design efficient schemas and tune queries for high-scale, high-volume environments • A quality mindset: unit tests, integration tests, automation, defensive programming • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with a hands-on, proactive attitude • Ability to Design before you code—express decisions through clear diagrams, validate assumptions early, and think through edge cases and trade-offs. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • A commitment to making a difference, continuous learning, and collaboration Bonus points for: • Proven leadership in data architecture across multiple projects or business domains • Deep understanding of database internals and how data systems work under the hood • Experience with large-scale systems or high-volume datasets, with a focus on performance and scalability • Clear, structured communication and excellence in design documentation Why You’ll Love Working Here • Real Impact: You’ll work on meaningful products that make a measurable difference - from healthcare and commerce to sustainability and next-gen tech. • Remote-First, Office Friendly: Work from wherever you’re most productive - whether that’s your home, a co-working space, or one of our offices. We’re a remote-first company, but if you’re near an office, you’re welcome to drop in, collaborate in person, or work onsite regularly. We prioritize async collaboration, respect your time zone, and focus on outcomes over hours. • An Outstanding Team: Talented, kind, and hard-working people who care deeply about their craft - and about each other. No egos. No politics. Just professionals doing their best work. • Growth: You’ll be supported in growing your craft, exploring new paths, and stepping into greater responsibility - at your own pace • A Culture of Excellence: We care deeply about doing the right thing - for our clients, our team, and ourselves. No burnout. No crunch. Just high-quality work, delivered sustainably. • Variety & Stability: We’re profitable, independent, and over a decade strong. Yet every project brings a fresh challenge. You’ll never be bored here. This Role Might Not Be for You We want to respect your time by being clear about what this role isn’t. You should skip this opportunity if: • You prefer well defined structure. If you gravitate towards a clear hierarchy, well defined roles and swim lanes, you may find our self-managed style challenging. • Distributed work isn’t your thing. If you find async communication, design documentation and being proactive without a manager nearby difficult, our setup won’t suit you. • Feedback doesn't excite you. We’re obsessed with quality and believe in continuous improvement. That means we give feedback that’s sometimes nitpicky. If refining the work until it’s excellent feels over the top, you are likely going to find working here frustrating. • Change makes you uncomfortable. We’re scaling and maturing. That means not everything is perfect yet. Priorities shift. Processes evolve. If ambiguity is uncomfortable, this may feel bumpy. However, If this sounds like fuel, we’d love to talk! How to apply and what to expect in the interview process Our hiring process is structured as a sequence of steps. Moving forward is based on how well the previous step goes. This helps us stay focused, fair, and respectful of everyone’s time. We will always: • Let you know clearly what the next step is • Share updates and feedback wherever possible • Invite questions if anything feels unclear Not everyone progresses through every stage. That doesn’t mean you’re not great at what you do. Sometimes it’s about timing, team fit, or simply what we’re looking for at the moment. Step 1: Express Your Interest If this sounds like your kind of team and you’re ready to bring your craft to Lateral, we want to hear from you. Please send us: • Your resume • A short note about what excites you about this role • Links to your work: GitHub/ Code snippets, portfolio, architecture /design docs, blog posts, or anything that shows us how you think and build Please don’t include anything sensitive or proprietary. If you’re sharing team projects, let us know what your specific contributions were. We review every application with care. If there’s a fit, we’ll reach out to schedule next steps. Step 2: Talent Partner Conversation Purpose: A structured discussion with our People Experience team to delve into your career trajectory, motivations, and alignment with Lateral's values. What to Expect: • In-depth questions about your past experiences and decision-making processes. • Exploration of your career goals and how they align with the role. • Discussion about our company culture, availability, compensation and other logistics • Motivators and demotivators. • Your life outside coding. Preparation Tips: • Reflect on your career journey and pivotal moments. • Be ready to discuss challenges you've overcome and lessons learned. • Familiarize yourself with the Job Description, Lateral's mission and values. Step 3: Technical interview Purpose: Assess your technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities. Format: A collaborative session with our engineering team, focusing on real-world scenarios relevant to the role. What to Expect: • Problem-solving exercises/questions that mirror tasks you'd encounter in the position. • Discussions around your approach, reasoning, and solutions. Preparation Tips: • Practice articulating your thought process clearly and concisely. • Be prepared to discuss in depth past projects and the technologies used. Step 4: Take Home Assignment Purpose: Provide a practical demonstration of your skills through a task resembling real work at Lateral. Format: A take-home assignment or a live session, depending on the role. What to Expect: • Tasks designed to reflect actual challenges faced in the position. • An opportunity to showcase your problem-solving and technical skills. Preparation Tips: • Set aside uninterrupted time to focus. • Explain your decisions and assumptions. Step 5: Operational interview Purpose: Understand your approach to prioritizing, collaborating, shipping, and iterating. What to expect: • How you prioritize and break down work. • How you collaborate across disciplines. • How you handle blockers, feedback, and iteration. Preparation Tips: • Pick 1-2 meaningful projects you led or heavily contributed to. • Walk through your process: what worked, what didn’t, what you’d do differently. • Think about how you manage time, scope, and changing requirements. Step 6: Reference Checks Purpose: We believe references are about understanding, not just validation. We do not look for perfection, but to understand patterns, strengths, and context. We use them to learn how to support you best. What to Expect: we’ll ask you for 2–3 people who’ve worked closely with you. These are often: former managers, senior peers or collaborators, mentors or people you've mentored. What we ask: We focus on how you’ve grown, where you shine, how you like to be led, and what support sets you up for success. We want practical advice for making this a great fit for you. Yes, we do backchannels too: We do this when we feel we need more context. We will check with you if there are folks we should avoid reaching out due to confidentiality or other reasons. And here’s our commitment: if anything surprising or unclear comes up in a backchannel, we’ll bring it directly to you. We believe in “no stories without you in the room.” You’ll always get the chance to share your side, context, or clarification. Step 7: Offer What Happens: If selected, you'll receive a comprehensive offer detailing compensation, and other pertinent information. Our hiring process is designed to be thorough yet respectful, ensuring a mutual fit. We encourage candidates to engage actively, ask questions, and view this as a two-way exploration. Join us and let’s build something extraordinary.

Drive clarity, alignment, and progress across complex initiatives, ensuring business goals translate into technical outcomes, while managing stakeholder relationships and project delivery. | 5-7 years of experience in program or delivery management within software/tech, with technical background or hands-on experience in software development, and proven success managing complex, multi-team programs. | Lateral stands for Technology Excellence. We’re a profitable, award-winning design and technology company with over 20 years of experience launching bold ventures and transforming businesses. A globally distributed team of 200+ experts united by a shared purpose: the continuous pursuit of quality. Our clients come to us for results, quality and craft - and stay because we keep raising the bar. We do things differently at Lateral Our mission is simple: design and build great products. What sets us apart isn’t just the talent of our team - it’s the way we work: We Have A Bias For Action & Results. We are doers - we spot the gaps, connect the dots, anticipate what’s around the corner and take action. We move fast, stay focused, and let the results - not the effort - speak for themselves. We Work On Time, On Budget, On Quality Discipline is our edge - a commitment we make to each other, to our clients, and to the standards we hold ourselves to. We Care Deeply. We care about our work and about each other. Care Is A Competitive Advantage. Every detail matters. Every design, every line of code, every decision. Thoughtful by default. We Do Things Right - Because It’s the Right Thing to Do Right over easy. Integrity isn’t up for negotiation. We hold the bar high even when no one’s watching. We take pride in doing great work the right way - not the easy way We Keep Improving The best teams keep improving and we’re never done learning. We iterate. We reflect on what’s working and what’s not. Feedback fuels us, we receive it openly, and adapt quickly. Progress over perfection. We’re Obsessed With Agility, Not The Agile Manifesto We don’t chase dogma or rituals - we chase momentum. We adapt processes to fit problems, not the other way around. We Take Ownership Everyone leads something here. You will have room to run with ideas, and the trust to execute. That trust is built on how you show up: thinking things through, sweating the details, and following through. What You’ll Do As a Product Manager at Lateral, you’ll drive clarity, alignment, and progress across complex initiatives, ensuring that business goals translate into technical outcomes. You will: Act as a Trusted Partner to Clients and Internal Teams: You’ll be the technical point of contact for client stakeholders, building trusted relationships through transparency, clarity, and follow-through. Lead Project Delivery Across Multiple Workstreams: You’ll coordinate teams across time zones, aligning stakeholders, schedules, priorities, and dependencies to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. You’ll spot blockers early, escalate smartly, and drive resolution. Translate Vision into Execution: You’ll own the tactical implementation of strategic initiatives. Working closely with architects, and engineers, you’ll turn high-level goals into actionable plans with clear milestones, success metrics, and ownership. Facilitate Alignment, Visibility & Collaboration: You’ll run effective standups, retros, and steering meetings. You’ll ensure the right people are involved at the right time, decisions are documented, and communication is crisp, whether async or live. Drive Continuous Improvement: You won’t just manage timelines; you’ll help improve how we deliver. From implementing tooling and dashboards to refining agile practices and release cadences, you’ll help teams level up. Lead Through Influence, Not Control: You’ll bring structure, you’ll inspire accountability, offer guidance, and remove roadblocks helping teams do their best work while upholding our standards of quality and care. How We Measure Success In This Role In the first two weeks You’ve built rapport with key stakeholders. You’ve reviewed project scopes and have mapped out delivery risks and opportunities. You’ve established your preferred rituals for communication and visibility. In the first 3 months: You’re driving two or more client-facing programs effectively. You’ve created clear roadmaps, aligned stakeholders, and proactively addressed blockers. You’ve identified areas to streamline delivery processes and suggested improvements. After 3 months: You’re seen as a go-to for delivery clarity and cross-functional coordination. Your programs are tracking to plan or you’ve renegotiated scope and timelines smartly when needed. You’re contributing to internal best practices, mentoring peers, and influencing how we manage complexity at scale. We measure success through: On-time and on-budget delivery Client and stakeholder satisfaction Team feedback and velocity trends Quality of planning, communication, and decision-making Ability to manage ambiguity and align multiple teams What We’re Looking For We’re looking for thoughtful operators with both business sense and technical fluency. You must bring: 5-7 years of experience in program or delivery management roles within software/tech consulting environments Technical background or hands-on experience in software development Proven success managing complex, multi-team, and multi-stakeholder programs Experience working closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders Strong client-facing communication skills and a knack for turning complexity into clarity High EQ, low ego - you thrive on collaboration, not control Comfort with remote work, asynchronous tools, and distributed teams Structured problem-solving skills and a bias for action Bonus points for: Experience with consulting or professional services environments Financial Analysis / Business Modeling Why You’ll Love Working Here Real Impact: You’ll work on meaningful products that make a measurable difference - from healthcare and commerce to sustainability and next-gen tech. Remote-First, Office Friendly: Work from wherever you’re most productive - whether that’s your home, a co-working space, or one of our offices. We’re a remote-first company, but if you’re near an office, you’re welcome to drop in, collaborate in person, or work onsite regularly. We prioritize async collaboration, respect your time zone, and focus on outcomes over hours. An Outstanding Team: Talented, kind, and hard-working people who care deeply about their craft - and about each other. No egos. No politics. Just professionals doing their best work. Growth: You’ll be supported in growing your craft, exploring new paths, and stepping into greater responsibility - at your own pace A Culture of Excellence: We care deeply about doing the right thing - for our clients, our team, and ourselves. No burnout. No crunch. Just high-quality work, delivered sustainably. Variety & Stability: We’re profitable, independent, and over a decade strong. Yet every project brings a fresh challenge. You’ll never be bored here. This Role Might Not Be for You We want to respect your time by being clear about what this role isn’t. You should skip this opportunity if: You prefer well defined structure. If you gravitate towards a clear hierarchy, well defined roles and swim lanes, you may find our self-managed style challenging. Distributed work isn’t your thing. If you find async communication, design documentation and being proactive without a manager nearby difficult, our setup won’t suit you. Feedback doesn't excite you. We’re obsessed with quality and believe in continuous improvement. That means we give feedback that’s sometimes nitpicky. If refining the work until it’s excellent feels over the top, you are likely going to find working here frustrating. Change makes you uncomfortable. We’re scaling and maturing. That means not everything is perfect yet. Priorities shift. Processes evolve. If ambiguity is uncomfortable, this may feel bumpy. However, If this sounds like fuel, we’d love to talk! How to apply and what to expect in the interview process Our hiring process is structured as a sequence of steps. Moving forward is based on how well the previous step goes. This helps us stay focused, fair, and respectful of everyone’s time. We will always: Let you know clearly what the next step is Share updates and feedback wherever possible Invite questions if anything feels unclear Not everyone progresses through every stage. That doesn’t mean you’re not great at what you do. Sometimes it’s about timing, team fit, or simply what we’re looking for at the moment. Step 1: Express Your Interest If this sounds like your kind of team and you’re ready to bring your craft to Lateral, we want to hear from you. Please send us: Your resume A short note about what excites you about this role Links to your work: Portfolio / diagrams / plans / decks / design docs, blog posts, or anything that shows us how you think and build Please don’t include anything sensitive or proprietary. If you’re sharing team projects, let us know what your specific contributions were. Note: This is the most important part of your application. We review every application with care. If there’s a fit, we’ll reach out to schedule next steps. Step 2: Talent Partner Conversation Purpose: A structured discussion with our People Experience team to delve into your career trajectory, motivations, and alignment with Lateral's values. What to Expect: In-depth questions about your past experiences and decision-making processes. Exploration of your career goals and how they align with the role. Discussion about our company culture, availability, compensation and other logistics Motivators and demotivators. Your life outside coding. Preparation Tips: Reflect on your career journey and pivotal moments. Be ready to discuss challenges you've overcome and lessons learned. Familiarize yourself with the Job Description, Lateral's mission and values. Step 3: Product & Operational interview Purpose: Assess your technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities. Format: A collaborative session with our engineering team, focusing on real-world scenarios relevant to the role. What to Expect: Problem-solving exercises/questions that mirror tasks you'd encounter in the position. Discussions around your approach, reasoning, and solutions. Preparation Tips: Practice articulating your thought process clearly and concisely. Be prepared to discuss in depth past projects and the technologies used. Reference Checks Purpose: We believe references are about understanding, not just validation. We do not look for perfection, but to understand patterns, strengths, and context. We use them to learn how to support you best. What to Expect: we’ll ask you for 2–3 people who’ve worked closely with you. These are often: former managers, senior peers or collaborators, mentors or people you've mentored. What we ask: We focus on how you’ve grown, where you shine, how you like to be led, and what support sets you up for success. We want practical advice for making this a great fit for you. Yes, we do backchannels too: We do this when we feel we need more context. We will check with you if there are folks we should avoid reaching out due to confidentiality or other reasons. And here’s our commitment: if anything surprising or unclear comes up in a backchannel, we’ll bring it directly to you. We believe in “no stories without you in the room.” You’ll always get the chance to share your side, context, or clarification. Final Step: The Offer What Happens: If selected, you'll receive a comprehensive offer detailing compensation, and other pertinent information. Our hiring process is designed to be thorough yet respectful, ensuring a mutual fit. We encourage candidates to engage actively, ask questions, and view this as a two-way exploration. Join us and let’s build something extraordinary.

Build and grow trusted client relationships, drive business development, collaborate cross-functionally to meet client goals, and lead proposals and pitches. | 7+ years experience in account management or client partnerships, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and ability to work remotely in a distributed environment. | Client Partnerships Manager USA Remote East Coast US preferred About the Role At Lateral, we believe that strong partnerships are the cornerstone of meaningful work. We design, build, and deliver digital products and experiences that transform organizations. As we continue to expand across the US, we are seeking a Client Partnerships Manager to join our team and lead the charge in building, nurturing, and growing relationships with our clients. This role is more than sales. It s about understanding client needs deeply, helping shape solutions that align with their goals, and being their trusted partner from initial engagement through long-term collaboration. You will work closely with our strategy, design, and engineering teams to ensure our clients ambitions are realized. What You ll Do • Build and grow trusted relationships with client executives and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for strategic accounts. • Understand client challenges and opportunities, translating them into actionable proposals, roadmaps, and solutions with internal teams. • Drive business development efforts in the US, cultivating new opportunities through outreach, referrals, and existing networks. • Collaborate cross-functionally with delivery teams (design, engineering, project management) to ensure client goals are met on time and on budget. • Develop account strategies to expand partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfaction. • Lead proposals and pitches, working with subject-matter experts to create compelling presentations, RFP responses, and contracts. • Track and report on pipeline health, client satisfaction, and revenue growth metrics. • Be a culture carrier, representing Lateral s values in every client interaction and fostering long-term trust. What Success Looks Like In your first 2 weeks, you will: • Build rapport with leadership and delivery teams. • Understand Lateral s service offerings, culture, and active client portfolio. • Begin connecting with existing client stakeholders. Within 3 months, you will: • Own relationships with at least 2 3 active client accounts. • Drive measurable progress on at least one new business opportunity. • Establish account plans and identify areas for growth within existing clients. Within 6 12 months, you will: • Be recognized as a trusted partner by clients and internal teams. • Contribute to meaningful revenue growth in US accounts. • Consistently deliver on client satisfaction, retention, and expansion targets. • Influence the broader client engagement strategy, sharing insights on US market trends. What We re Looking For • 7+ years of experience in account management, client partnerships, or business development, ideally in consulting, design, or technology services. • Proven track record of building long-term client relationships and growing accounts. • Strong commercial acumen: ability to negotiate contracts, scope engagements, and manage revenue targets. • Excellent communication skills able to simplify complex solutions for executives and stakeholders. • Comfortable working in a remote, distributed environment, with asynchronous collaboration. • High emotional intelligence, humility, and a partnership-first mindset. • Ability to balance strategic thinking with a bias for action. • A global perspective, with the ability to think beyond local markets and contribute to international growth strategies. Bonus points for: • Experience in consulting/professional services environments. • A background in technology, digital products, or design. • Existing networks in the US tech/startup ecosystem. Why Lateral We re not a company for everyone. We thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and expect our people to take ownership. At Lateral, you ll: • Work with world-class clients across industries. • Be part of a global, remote-first team that values transparency, trust, and collaboration. • Have the autonomy to shape your role and the partnerships you lead. • Contribute to a culture that values quality, momentum, and curiosity. Location: Remote, USA (East Coast preferred for client alignment) Type: Full-time