Full Stack Engineering Lead

What You’ll Do

• Shape the Technical Vision
• Collaborate with the Chief Architect to turn strategic ideas into actionable engineering plans.
• Play a key role in architectural decisions that influence the future of our platform.
• Drive Innovation & R&D
• Lead efforts to evaluate, experiment with, and adopt emerging technologies—ensuring we stay ahead of the curve and continuously improve our stack.
• Modernize Our Platform
• Take ownership of transforming legacy systems into a scalable, resilient microservices architecture.
• You’ll guide both strategy and hands-on execution.
• Stay Hands-On Across the Stack
• Design and build high-performance applications using Java, Python, and Go, contributing directly to critical systems.
• Elevate DevOps & Infrastructure
• Build and optimize infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and streamline CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Lead IoT & Cloud Integrations
• Drive development of IoT solutions using MQTT and AWS Greengrass, connecting real-world systems to scalable cloud platforms.
• Mentor & Inspire
• Support and grow junior engineers, champion best practices, and foster a culture of quality, performance, and continuous learning.
• Own Container Strategy
• Guide containerization and orchestration efforts using modern tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

What You Bring

• Deep Experience: 7–10+ years in software engineering, with a strong foundation in building and scaling systems
• Modern Architecture Expertise: Proven success migrating legacy systems to microservices
• Core Technologies: Strong proficiency in Java (REST APIs, Tomcat) and Python
• DevOps Mindset: Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
• Ci/CD & Containers: Expertise with GitLab pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Cloud & IoT Knowledge: Experience with MQTT and AWS Greengrass (AWS certification is a plus)
• Agile Leadership: Experience leading or contributing within Scrum/Agile teams
• Strategic Thinking: Comfortable collaborating with senior leadership on architecture and long-term planning

Nice to Have

• Kubernetes expertise
• Experience with OpenTelemetry (OTEL)
• Exposure to additional cloud platforms

Why This Role Stands Out

• High impact: Influence architecture and technical direction at a strategic level
• Hands-on leadership: Stay close to the code while leading initiatives
• Innovation-driven: Explore and implement modern technologies
• Growth opportunity: Mentor others while continuing to expand your own expertise

What We Offer

• Highly competitive total rewards package including programs that offer employees flexibility to balance their work and life including: 9/80 work schedule – enjoy every other Friday off!
• Flexible Vacation – employees can take time off as is reasonably needed
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
• HRA (for PPO plan participants) /HSA (Health Savings Account for high deductible plan participants) contribution
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuous Education Assistance
• Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence