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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, build, and operate web applications and backend services while guiding architecture decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Design and operate accessible web applications, backend services, APIs, and data-access components
  • Guide architecture decisions to ensure the security, reliability, and maintainability of solutions
  • Facilitate delivery decisions, remove impediments, and coordinate dependencies with other teams
Required qualifications
  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with technical leadership roles
  • Strong full-stack capability with expertise in modern frontend and backend development
  • Practical experience with cloud-based, distributed applications
  • Understanding of architecture, API design, data integrity, and security
  • Experience with Agile product teams and translating business needs into technical solutions

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