Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (REMOTE EST/CST) - NYC/Houston preferred*******YOU MUST BE A LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER*********We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable software to our customers. The ideal candidate thrives on driving product initiatives from ideation through to execution and embraces a data-driven approach to decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.Our infrastructure is built on AWS Cloud, and our technology stack includes—but is not limited to—PHP/Laravel, Node.js/TypeScript, Azure OpenAI/LangChain, React, Go, and Kubernetes, alongside a wide range of modern tools and libraries.You'll be joining a collaborative and fast-moving team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. We foster a supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard and ideas are encouraged. As part of our engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to:Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable systemsCollaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to shape new featuresLeverage AI and modern frameworks to build intelligent and efficient solutionsContinuously improve performance, maintainability, and developer experienceParticipate in code reviews and mentor others to grow together as a teamTechnical ExpertiseWe’re looking for candidates who bring a solid foundation in backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and modern application development. Ideal candidates will have:Experience designing systems with queues, streams, AI, and real-time componentsStrong backend development skills with Go and GraphQL; proficiency with TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React) is a plusProven experience working with data stores such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and ElasticsearchDeep familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms, including best practices for scalability, security, and performanceIf you're looking to have real impact, work with cutting-edge technology, and grow in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.