Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will lead a growing team of engineers while contributing directly to our technical strategy, architecture decisions, and implementation. This role bridges technical excellence with people leadership, ensuring our team delivers scalable, well-designed solutions while continuously evolving with emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design and implement robust, scalable solutions with a focus on database architecture, optimal coding practices, and performance optimization
• Make strategic technology decisions, evaluating and recommending the best mix of tools, frameworks, and platforms for each challenge
• Establish technical best practices and coding standards across the team
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive code quality
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their practical applications for our business

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a team of junior engineers (0-3 years’ experience), fostering professional growth and technical skill development
• Set clear expectations and goals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment where team members feel empowered to contribute and innovate
• Identify gaps in team capabilities and recommend training or development opportunities

AI & Innovation

• Leverage AI technologies strategically to improve development velocity, code quality, and system performance
• Guide the team in responsible and effective AI tool usage and integration

Cross-functional Communication

• Serve as an effective bridge between engineering team and management, translating technical concepts for stakeholders and business requirements into technical specifications.
• Communicate project status, blockers, and risks clearly to leadership
• Advocate for the team's needs and technical debt management while aligning with organizational priorities
• Participate in product planning and contribute to architectural discussions

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in React for frontend development
• Backend development experience with Go or other mainstream languages like Java
• Database design and optimization with MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Cloud infrastructure and deployment experience with AWS
• Container orchestration and DevOps practices with Docker
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies as needed
• Experience with modern software architecture patterns and design principles
• Familiarity with performance optimization and scaling challenges

Required Leadership & Soft Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity
• Proven ability to develop junior engineers and foster technical growth
• Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to balance technical perfection with business pragmatism
• Self-directed learner with intellectual curiosity and passion for technology
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative approach to team dynamics