Senior Software Developer

Role Description

The Senior Full Stack Software Developer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of complex software applications across the full technology stack. The role serves as a technical leader within the engineering team, driving architectural decisions, establishing standards, and mentoring junior developers while delivering reliable, scalable software solutions that support core business operations.

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software applications across front-end, back-end, and database layers.
• Leads technical design and architecture discussions, providing guidance on approach and implementation.
• Translates business requirements into technical specifications and working software solutions.
• Conducts code reviews and establishes and enforces team coding standards and best practices.
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Identifies and resolves complex software defects and performance issues across systems.
• Drives continuous improvement of systems, processes, and team capabilities.
• Maintains technical documentation in accordance with departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 6 years of professional software engineering experience, including 3 or more years working with distributed systems in a production environment.
• Advanced knowledge of full stack development including front-end frameworks, back-end services, and relational databases.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems architecture and NoSQL datastores.
• Strong understanding of software design principles including SOLID and CAP Theorem.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers.
• Ability to read, write, and debug code across multiple languages and frameworks. Our stack is mostly Ruby on Rails with a React frontend, with a heavy emphasis on GraphQL and SQL, and we expect confidence and competence with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Git. You'll also touch some TypeScript, Go, and Rust. AI-assisted development is allowed but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Sedentary work; primarily performed at a desk in an office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, keyboard, and mouse for extended periods.

Location

• Remote - US

Status

• Full Time