Lead Software Engineer

An innovative technology company operating at the intersection of data science, biological research, and large-scale production systems.

LOCATION

New York, USA

WORKING MODEL

Fully remote

JOB OVERVIEW

An experienced Lead Software Engineer who can take ownership of architectural direction while remaining close to the engineering work itself. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex distributed systems challenges while guiding teams toward scalable, maintainable solutions.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Shape and guide the architecture of distributed systems designed for scalability, resilience, and long-term maintainability
• Facilitate architecture discussions and provide technical direction across engineering teams
• Establish engineering standards across areas such as system design, code quality, testing approaches, and deployment workflows
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, or external services where appropriate

Delivery & Engineering Impact

• Contribute directly to the development of key systems and support teams in overcoming complex technical challenges
• Work closely with product and engineering leadership to ensure architectural decisions align with business priorities
• Analyse technical trade-offs and system constraints to support roadmap planning and long-term platform evolution
• Technical Leadership & team Development
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for senior engineering and product stakeholders
• Support the growth of engineers through mentorship in system design, architectural thinking, and engineering best practices
• Encourage a culture focused on technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong experience with modern cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency in at least one backend or systems-focused language such as Go, Rust, Java, or Python
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly through documentation and cross-team collaboration

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• At least 3 years' operating at a Lead, Principal, or Architect level

Demonstrated success designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, including

• Microservices architectures
• Event-driven systems
• Cloud-native platforms

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• Experience working in high-availability or regulated environments (e.g., fintech, healthcare, IoT platforms)
• Familiarity with observability frameworks, platform security design, and DevOps practices
• A track record of leading major platform upgrades, architectural shifts, or modernization initiatives
• Exposure to Python-based web frameworks, specifically Django
• **Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.