Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Team Delivery Lead

Candidates must be authorized to work full-time in the United States. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

About us: We are a startup backed by top Silicon Valley investors on a mission to unlock developers' full potential using the latest technologies.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Your Role

As a Senior Software Engineer / Delivery Lead, you’ll lead the technical delivery of client projects, collaborate across disciplines, and guide your team to meet sprint goals and project objectives. You’ll also actively mentor team members and champion best practices to ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

Understand project scope, objectives, and technical requirements.

Partner with the Client Strategist to develop and maintain project roadmaps and plans.

Drive the team to deliver solutions that balance client outcomes and project success.

Share key project knowledge to support onboarding and long-term success.

Team Leadership

Lead by example, embodying values of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Advocate Agile and Scrum principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Guide your team through challenges with proactive problem-solving and mentorship.

Unblock team members, escalating risks or removing obstacles as needed.

Risk Management & Facilitation

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.

Lead essential Agile rituals, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and roadmapping sessions.

Onboard and integrate new team members seamlessly into established workflows.

Client Management & Communication

Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring alignment on goals and deliverables.

Lead productive client meetings and facilitate clear communication across stakeholders.

Keep teams focused on delivering client outcomes while balancing profitability.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 7+ years in software engineering and delivery leadership, with a proven track record in Agile teams.

Technical Expertise: Strong background in modern web or mobile development, with hands-on experience in CMS-based solutions (WordPress preferred).

Leadership Skills: Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, fostering collaboration, and resolving challenges constructively.

Project Management: Ability to lead the delivery of complex digital projects while ensuring successful outcomes for clients.

Communication: Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills to manage both team dynamics and client interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with LAMP stack development.

Familiarity with strategic consulting or working closely with cross-disciplinary teams (e.g., designers, strategists).

Background in delivering human-centered, scalable solutions for diverse clients.

What Success Looks Like

A collaborative, aligned team delivering exceptional solutions.

Strong client relationships resulting in high-impact outcomes.

A culture of continuous learning and growth within your team.

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States full-time. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.