Lead Software Engineer (Back End)

Lead Software Engineer (Back End)

This role is a high-impact technical leadership position focused on building and scaling backend systems in a modern cloud-native environment. You will design and deliver robust solutions on AWS while driving architecture decisions that shape long-term platform evolution. The position combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration across product, design, and business teams. You will play a key role in integrating complex systems, including AWS services and Salesforce, ensuring secure and seamless data flow. The environment is fast-paced, agile, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to influence both technical direction and customer-facing digital experiences at scale.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading backend engineering efforts, architecting scalable systems, and ensuring high-quality delivery across cloud-based platforms.

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend solutions on AWS, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across distributed systems.
• Lead architecture discussions, technical decision-making, and code quality standards to support long-term system scalability and maintainability.
• Build and maintain integrations between AWS services and Salesforce, ensuring seamless and secure data exchange.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, user-focused digital experiences.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on support to engineering teams, removing blockers and guiding solution design.
• Own CI/CD-driven delivery processes using tools such as GitHub and Jira, ensuring efficient and predictable releases.
• Implement and enforce engineering best practices, including testing strategies, production readiness, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Requirements

This role requires deep backend engineering expertise, strong cloud architecture experience, and proven leadership in complex distributed systems.

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5+ years working extensively with AWS cloud environments.
• Strong programming background in Java, Python, Node.js, or Bash, with deep backend development expertise.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable backend systems in cloud-native architectures.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, RDS, EKS, and S3.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and secure system design.
• Experience building and maintaining Salesforce integrations using APIs and/or middleware tools (MuleSoft experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of security practices including encryption, authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed system issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality delivery standards.
• Experience in financial services is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range: $181,000 – $208,000 (based on experience, skills, and location)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and volunteer time off
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible pre-tax transit benefits
• Life insurance at no cost and voluntary benefit options
• Wellness incentive programs and employee support resources
• Pet health insurance discounts
• Mentorship, leadership development, and strong career growth opportunities
• Certified Great Place to Work® environment with a strong team culture.