Lead Software Engineer

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex platform features and integrations using Java, Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native technologies.

• Serve as the technical authority for the team, making architectural decisions and guiding implementation across services, APIs, and data layers.

• Drive adoption of best practices in API design, observability, performance optimization, and secure coding.

• Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to align team efforts with broader platform strategy and technical roadmap.

• Act as Scrum Team Lead, facilitating Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensuring smooth delivery cycles.

• Manage a team of software engineers and SDETs, providing coaching, feedback, and career development support.

• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to define and deliver high-impact platform capabilities.

• Coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., support, customer success, professional services) to ensure platform reliability and customer satisfaction.

• Champion test automation, CI/CD, and observability practices to ensure high-quality, resilient releases.

• Partner with SDETs and QA to define and enforce quality standards, including performance, security, and integration testing.

• Monitor and improve team KPIs such as velocity, defect rates, and deployment frequency.

• Contribute to technical hiring, onboarding, and team scaling efforts.

• Identify and drive process improvements and tooling enhancements to increase team efficiency and developer experience.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform.

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.

• Proven track record of designing and delivering scalable, distributed systems using Java and cloud-native technologies.

• Deep understanding of API management and integration patterns.

• Hands-on experience with Valkey (or Redis), MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and data modeling.

• Strong proficiency in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices deployment strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead Agile Scrum teams, facilitate ceremonies, and drive iterative delivery.

• Strong people management skills, including mentoring, performance reviews, and career development.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams toward shared goals.

• Experience in technical hiring, team scaling, and building inclusive engineering cultures.

• Familiarity with test automation strategies, including unit, integration, and performance testing.

• Experience working closely with SDETs and QA to enforce quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and process optimization.

• Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and team leadership.

• Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and evaluating their relevance to platform evolution.

• Experience contributing to technical roadmaps, architectural reviews, and long-term product planning.

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