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Lead Software Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Combining hands-on full-stack engineering with technical leadership, the full-time Lead Software Engineer will design and operate web applications and backend services while guiding a product squad in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Design, build, and operate accessible web applications, backend services, APIs, and integrations
  • Guide architecture decisions and ensure the long-term coherence, security, and maintainability of solutions
  • Facilitate delivery decisions, remove impediments, and coordinate dependencies with other squads and technical functions
Required qualifications
  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including technical leadership
  • Strong full-stack capability with expertise in modern frontend and backend development
  • Practical experience designing and operating cloud-based, distributed applications
  • Strong understanding of architecture, API design, and security
  • Experience working in Agile product teams and translating business needs into technical solutions

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