Back-End Software Engineering Lead / Architect

This is a highly experienced Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and evolving backend-focused cloud and web applications that support fuel management and IoT platforms. The position provides technical leadership in software architecture, backend development, system scalability, and engineering best practices while collaborating closely with front-end engineers, QA, product teams, and other stakeholders.

About the role

This role brings deep expertise in Node.js, AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and modern web application architecture, along with a passion for building reliable, high-performance solutions that deliver value to customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test backend-focused software elements for cloud-based and web-based applications.
• Architect and evolve back-end application and system designs to align with current standards, scalability, reliability, and long-term product roadmaps.
• Provide support to and partner with front-end software engineer(s) on solutions, problem-solving, and setting processes and standards.
• Work as part of a team developing software in an agile methodology.
• Develop software solutions for connectivity and IoT for fuel management platforms.
• Lead requirements analysis and definition of software architecture.
• Design and optimize software for high performance, high availability, and low latency.
• Write high-quality, readable, and maintainable code with accompanying automated unit tests for both new and modified code.
• Conduct peer design/code reviews and demonstrate software to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SQA, Product Service, development partners, and customers to monitor software performance and investigate/resolve identified issues.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, design discussions, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial software development, with a strong specialization in full-stack application development.
• Strong knowledge of architectural needs for web-based applications and ability to build and/or redesign them to meet current standards and business strategies/requirements/roadmaps.
• Experience working with MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization.
• Strong experience developing and supporting production systems using NodeJS.
• Experience deploying and operating applications in Kubernetes environments, including creating and configuring application infrastructure.
• Experience building and supporting solutions on AWS, including knowledge of services such as SQS, SES, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of unit testing and test-driven development practices.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture, including the ability to design, build, and evolve systems to meet current standards and business roadmaps.
• Proficiency with source control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, QA, product management, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers through guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Sound product and user experience judgment, including awareness of customer impact, tradeoffs, and pragmatic decision-making.
• Full software development lifecycle experience: requirements analysis, design, implementation, test (unit and functional), deployment, maintenance, and support.

Skills

• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum software methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to develop high-quality documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in an embedded environment (a plus).
• Experience with secure software development practices (a plus).
• Experience with front-end web development (a plus).

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $147,290 to $189,000 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based on numerous factors including relevant experience, skills, location, credentials, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Premium suite of health and wellness programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family planning support from Maven Clinic and diabetes management through Livongo.
• Coverage for women’s health and support for adult and elder care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Paid time off up to 15 days each year, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays), and paid sick leave (amount may vary based on state or local laws).