Technical Lead – Regulatory Compliance and Open Source Initiatives

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to own regulatory compliance aspects within our software development lifecycle, along with the detection, evaluation, and management of open-source initiatives across the organization. This role sits within the CTO office and reports directly to the Director of Architecture.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Own and oversee technical compliance with key regulatory frameworks including GDPR, SOC2, and privacy/user safety regulations.
• Work closely with development and product teams to ensure software development processes and products meet regulatory standards.
• Proactively identify compliance risks and recommend solutions.
• Facilitate audits and assessments by providing detailed documentation and evidence.

Open Source Management:

• Identify opportunities within the organization to develop and release software as open source.
• Manage and oversee licenses for open-source software developed by the Fiverr, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards as well as company IP requirements.
• Take responsibility for open-source creation and release lifecycle, including quality and standards validation, versioning, release management, feedback collection, contribution and attribution management, documentation management, and public announcements.
• For each open-source initiative, maintain a clear and public roadmap aligned with Fiverr’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain and cultivate the community surrounding Fiverr’s open-source projects, encouraging collaboration and contribution.
• Develop strategies, process and tooling to efficiently manage open-source project lifecycles.

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as a hands-on technical expert, reviewing, validating, and participating in code contribution across multiple projects.
• Provide mentorship to developers and promote best practices around regulatory compliance and open source utilization.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to advocate and implement secure and compliant technical architectures.

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, in a high-scale environment.
• Deep technical proficiency with Node.js and Java based languages (preferably Kotlin) - Must.
• Understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP guidelines.
• Proven experience with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, SOC2, user safety, privacy laws).
• Experience in open source software management, including licensing, governance, release management, community management, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional setting, leading without authority.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, software lifecycle management, and automated compliance tooling.
• Experience working within cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Familiarity with the generative AI field and tooling in development lifecycle.
• Experience with other major programming languages and platforms (e.g., Python, vue.js, FastAPI, etc.).

At Fiverr, we’re not about checklists. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements for this role but still feel passionate about the position and think you have the right skills and qualifications to excel at it, we want to hear from you.