Job title: Lead Software Engineer
Job type: Perm
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Role Location: Remote
The company:
A dynamic, international firm with a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance client services is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative tech team. Operating with the agility of a startup but backed by a substantial client base, this company is redefining its industry through vertical integration of expertise and cutting-edge software solutions. Their mission is to deliver exceptional digital experiences for clients while empowering their internal teams with powerful tools.
Role and responsibilities:
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company’s technology offerings. Your work will focus on building and scaling a client-facing web application and developing internal tools to streamline operations. Key responsibilities include:
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Architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and secure web applications as a Lead Software Engineer.
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Collaborating with product and engineering teams to execute the product roadmap, driving innovative features for client and internal applications.
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Owning feature development from design to deployment, ensuring frequent releases to gather actionable feedback.
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Leading and scaling the engineering team, establishing a strong culture, norms, and best practices.
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Overseeing all aspects of the system, including backend, frontend, and dev-ops, to ensure seamless performance.
Job requirements:
To succeed as a Lead Software Engineer, you should bring:
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9+ years of software development experience, including work on consumer-facing applications with tens of thousands of users.
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Extensive expertise in Ruby on Rails and experience with component-based JavaScript frameworks like Svelte, React, or Vue.
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Strong skills in designing and building cloud-native architectures, ideally on platforms like Heroku.
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Proven experience with API integrations.
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A passion for creating delightful user experiences.
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Nice-to-haves: Familiarity with Salesforce development or APIs, document data extraction (PDFs/images), experience in regulated industries (e.g., Legal, Healthcare, Fintech), or an interest in generative AI applications.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
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Flexible, remote-first work environment with opportunities for career growth.
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Be an early member of a growing tech team with the chance to shape its future.
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Work on meaningful projects that directly impact clients and internal teams.
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Access to professional development opportunities and a collaborative, innovative culture.
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