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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, backend services, and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Design, build, and operate accessible web applications and backend services, ensuring they meet engineering standards and acceptance criteria
  • Guide architecture decisions and coordinate dependencies with other squads to maintain the coherence and security of solutions
  • Lead code and design reviews, improve automated testing, and partner with DevSecOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines and operational readiness
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, security, and observability
  • Experience with Agile product teams and translating business needs into technical solutions

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