Tech Lead / Senior Software Engineer

About the Company Our client is a profitable Enterprise SaaS company specializing in data privacy governance, data security, consent management, and regulatory compliance solutions for enterprises. Their innovative patented Hybrid AI technology ensures seamless compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations, while providing unified consent and preference management APIs for efficient data handling across multiple channels. With proven product-market fit and Fortune 100 customers, they're at the forefront of shaping the future of data privacy and AI-driven compliance. The company leverages machine learning, text analytics, and data science at the right proportions, while using human experts in privacy and technology at the right stages of the workflow to fine-tune the output. Their platform helps brands engage consumers in a new way and manage data privacy across IoT devices, Apps, and Websites, in addition to traditional sales and marketing channels. Company HQ: Greenville, DE Product: AI-powered privacy compliance and data governance platform (SaaS) Office Location: Greenville, DE or Falls Church, VA 2-3 days per week (company-paid relocation available) Start Date: As soon as possible The Mission Our client's mission is to contribute to a better society by advocating for proper data protection legislation, responsibly safeguarding customer data, preserving individual privacy rights, and enhancing trust between businesses and consumers through greater transparencyp> The Opportunity You’ll join a dynamic engineering team where you’ll have a direct influence on the architecture and success of mission‑critical privacy and data security products. Our client is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer to advance into a Director of Engineering role within 18 months, while working on cutting‑edge technology in a collaborative environment. What You’ll Do Influence technical decisions to ensure quality, scalability, reliability, and security Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth Work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver on deadlines Write high‑quality code aligned with product requirements that actually protects people’s privacy Build web applications, RESTful APIs, and efficient algorithms that handle millions of privacy requests Lead feature implementation and redesign complex interfaces that make privacy compliance intuitive Optimize application performance, security, and browser compatibility for enterprise‑scale deployments What You Bring 10+ years of experience in software engineering roles Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field (required) Experience building modern applications and APIs using JavaScript, React, and Node.js Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming, such as Java, C++, C, or similar Hands‑on experience designing and building database connectors Strong proficiency in debugging complex software issues Proven track record in mentoring or guiding other developers Familiarity with scalable system design and architecture Willingness to work 2-3 days in the office Preferred Technical Skills Programming: JavaScript and object‑oriented programming, such as Java, C++, C or similar (PHP) Frontend: ReactJS, JQuery, Bootstrap Backend & API: RESTful APIs, AJAX, microservices architecture Databases: SQL, NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB), Big Data (Hadoop, Hive, HBase) Caching & Messaging: Redis, RabbitMQ Cloud & Containerization: Docker, AWS, IaaS, PaaS DevOps & Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, third‑party testing frameworks Bonus: Experience with Elastic Search Bonus: Security/privacy technologies (encryption, vulnerability assessment) Bonus: Open‑source project contributions Key Success Drivers Self‑Direction: Strong self‑discipline and self‑motivation Integrity: High ethical standards, honesty, and transparency Adaptability: Comfort in a fast‑changing, startup‑like environment Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse team members Leadership Mindset: Proactive leadership and collaborative approach Why Join? Compensation: $125,000‑$155,000 annually (negotiable depending on experience) 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families (gold plan with zero out‑of‑pocket) 401(k) plan and company‑paid life insurance Company‑paid relocation if needed Hybrid 2‑3 days in‑office, promoting real work‑life balance 2 weeks paid vacation to recharge Tuition reimbursement for continued education and technical training Clear path to the Director of Engineering role within 18 months Significant influence on architecture and engineering practices Contribute to protecting individual privacy rights and enhancing consumer trust Be part of a company processing 50 million privacy requests daily Work alongside talented engineers in a supportive environment Regular company‑paid events, celebrations, and dinners Proven success with Fortune 100 customers and established product‑market fit Interviewing Process HR Screening Level 1: Phone interview with the Hiring Manager (technical background and client communication skills) Level 2: On‑site interview in the office (skills assessment) Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr