Lead Software Engineer (LMTS), Foundations
About the role
Join our Foundations team at Qualified as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in developing the infrastructure and critical systems that form the backbone of our operations. Our team is responsible for accelerating the delivery of value to our customers by building highly scalable cloud infrastructure, robust CI/CD pipelines, advanced monitoring and observability, and top-tier engineering tools.
Responsibilities
- Arcitect & Build: Lead the design and implementation of secure, fault-tolerant, and highly available cloud infrastructure on public cloud services.
- System Optimization: Continuously improve system performance, identify bottlenecks, and deploy optimizations for smooth operation at scale for highly-trafficked services.
- CI/CD Evolution: Lead the evolution of our Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines in a multi-service environment, reducing complexity and increasing resilience.
- Infrastructure Management: Plan and execute timely infrastructure upgrades and changes using infrastructure-as-code to enable faster execution, improved scale, and increased cost efficiency.
- Observability: Leverage tools like DataDog, Sentry, and others to monitor system infrastructure, configure alerts for anomalies, and proactively ensure system health.
- Documentation & Standards: Define, promote, and maintain runbooks, operating procedures, and system architecture diagrams.
- Uphold high standards of quality through rigorous testing and code reviews.
- Mentorship: Act as a force multiplier by providing technical guidance, mentoring other engineers, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
- Agility: Embrace a culture of flexibility and efficiency, moving fast to capture opportunities while wearing multiple hats in a startup environment.
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in professional software development with a strong emphasis on backend systems, cloud platforms, and infrastructure.
- Languages: Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, Typescript, or Ruby.
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Deep experience architecting secure solutions on cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience in automated provisioning using tools like Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
- Containerization: Experience with automated deployments using container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, AWS ECS, or Docker.
- Observability Tools: Strong hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
- Database Expertise: Familiarity with SQL, RDBMS (PostgreSQL preferred), and data warehousing solutions (e.g., ClickHouse).
- AI-Assisted Development: Proficiency in AI-assisted software development (e.g., Claude, Cursor, etc.); you are capable of leveraging these tools to significantly accelerate your output from day one.
Qualifications
- Education: B.S. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
Skills
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, orchestration, and public cloud platforms.
- Experience with cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices.
- Proficiency in cloud-based infrastructure management and automation tools.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually. For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 154,700 to CAD 204,700 annually. For British Columbia-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 154,700 to CAD 212,800 annually.
Pay
The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually. For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 154,700 to CAD 204,700 annually. For British Columbia-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 154,700 to CAD 212,800 annually.
Schedule
Full-time.