Lead Software Development Engineer (CORE)
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Lead software engineering role focused on designing and building scalable microservices and cloud-native platforms for high-throughput, low-latency supply chain systems; involves technical leadership, architecture, code reviews, and production reliability in a remote AWS environment.
About this role
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Software Development Engineer (CORE) in United States.
This role sits at the heart of a high-performance platform engineering team responsible for building and scaling the core infrastructure powering complex supply chain optimization systems. You will design and implement distributed microservices that enable high-throughput, low-latency decision-making across enterprise shipping and logistics workflows. Operating in a fully remote, cloud-native environment, you will take end-to-end ownership of systems from architecture through production. The position blends hands-on engineering, system design, and technical leadership, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and performance. You will mentor engineers, define technical standards, and help shape engineering excellence across the CORE team. This is a highly impactful role where your work directly influences platform stability, customer experience, and operational efficiency at scale.
Accountabilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs supporting high-throughput, low-latency supply chain and platform systems
- Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS using containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Develop and optimize data systems using relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
- Build event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and RESTful APIs to support distributed platform integration
- Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve coding velocity, testing, monitoring, and overall software quality
- Establish engineering standards for coding, testing, documentation, and system reliability across the team
- Lead code reviews and promote best practices in software design, architecture, and performance optimization
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and collaborate with DevOps teams to improve deployment velocity and stability
- Provide technical leadership in system design, architectural decisions, and production readiness
- Own system reliability in production, including monitoring, incident response, and root-cause resolution
- Act as a technical escalation point for complex platform issues and cross-team engineering challenges
- Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their technical growth and adherence to engineering best practices
- Collaborate with product, data, and customer-facing teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5–8+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or distributed systems development
- 3+ years of experience designing and building scalable microservices, APIs, and cloud-native platforms
- 8+ years of Java development experience with strong object-oriented design and architecture expertise
- Proven experience with system architecture, design patterns, scalability, and performance optimization
- Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and distributed systems design
- Hands-on experience with both streaming and batch data processing systems
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases in production environments
- Demonstrated ability to use AI development tools (e.g., code generation, AI testing, or optimization tools) to improve engineering output
- Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team-wide engineering standards and practices
- Strong technical communication skills with ability to document and present complex systems clearly
- Preferred: experience in logistics, supply chain, or B2B SaaS environments
- Fully remote work environment across eligible U.S. states
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (including dependent coverage support)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid parental leave (up to 8 weeks)
- Self-managed vacation policy, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage options
- Volunteer time off and employee wellness programs
- Strong engineering culture focused on ownership, mentorship, and technical excellence
- Opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems impacting global supply chain operations
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