Senior Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: JusticeTech REPORTS TO: Lead Engineer SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No JOB LOCATION: Remote TRAVEL: Rarely for conferences, strategic planning sessions, and key stakeholder meetings SUMMARY OF POSITION: You will contribute as part of a software development team, shaping how we build, scale, and modernize our products while maintaining security, reliability, and operational excellence. This role demands hands-on technical capability and strong problem-solving skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow the organization’s technology architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Serve as a technical contributor for one or more products Apply and enforce architectural and development principles, patterns, and decision frameworks as part of a team Communicate complex architecture and solutions clearly and persuasively to audiences ranging from engineers to product owners and business leaders Deliver complex, enterprise-scale software solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective Build flexible integrations to facilitate data transformation across internal and external systems Adopt and extend infrastructure-as-code from reference implementations Contribute to proof-of-concept initiatives to demonstrate viability and provide implementation guidance Conduct deep-dive technical reviews of existing systems, identifying optimization opportunities, technical debt, and modernization priorities Participate in hands-on development, providing technical guidance and removing blockers as part of an engineering team Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and simplification that reduce complexity and increase velocity Apply coding standards and techniques to build clean, efficient, maintainable, scalable software Actively participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to refine system designs and resolve issues Manage execution of deliverables accurately through the software development life cycle, escalating issues or impediments as needed Participate in working sessions to demonstrate incremental changes and evaluate readiness for delivery Collaborate with Product Team by providing technical insight for refinement and planning Consult with Quality Engineers in resolution of observations and defects Build and maintain automated tests, including unit and integration tests, to ensure that written code performs as intended Monitor and support software to meet service-level agreements (SLAs) Stay informed about relevant technologies through independent research and share insight with the team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE): Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent demonstrated experience 5+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, or related technology roles Proven track record developing large-scale, production-grade software in enterprise environments Demonstrated experience successfully influencing technical direction as a member of a team, with or without direct authority History of contributing to software delivery initiatives from concept through delivery, including product modernization and integration programs Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguity, capable of diagnosing complex issues, and developing effective solutions aligned with short and long-term objectives Track record of translating business objectives into effective technical solutions Ability to the capabilities of those around them Ability to drive initiatives independently while collaborating effectively Understanding of Agile software methodologies (e.g., Scrum) Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of software engineering and architecture patterns and principals, with deep understanding of CLEAN architecture principals Working knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and services in AWS and/or Azure, with an understanding of Well-Architected Framework principles Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools and practices (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, etc.) with experience applying IaC standards in software delivery Understanding of secure computing principals, compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA), industry best practices, and infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud technologies Understanding of modern infrastructure technologies including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and microservices patterns Proficiency with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, Config, Observability), containerization, and infrastructure-as-code languages (e.g. Terraform, HCL) Proficiency with containerized