Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Infrastructure Lead

Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Infrastructure LeadLocation: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 base salary, potential for growth to $160,000

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing tech company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Infrastructure Lead to join their team. This role is critical in scaling backend systems, optimizing infrastructure, and mentoring team members to drive technical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a fast-paced startup environment while taking ownership of key system components.

This position will initially focus on hands-on development and troubleshooting but has the potential to grow into a Director of Engineering role based on performance and company milestones.

What You’ll Do:

• Backend Development & System Architecture: Design, develop, and optimize backend services using Node.js, with a focus on scalable architecture.
• API Development & Integration: Build and maintain RESTful APIs with OAuth integration for third-party services (Google, Zoom, Salesforce, etc.).
• Database Management: Manage MongoDB instances, ensuring high availability, query optimization, and data integrity.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Work with Google Cloud services (Compute Engine, CloudRun, VertexAI, BigQuery) to enhance system performance and security.
• Security & Compliance: Implement cybersecurity best practices, including JWT authentication/authorization and compliance management using security tools.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Oversee deployment pipelines with Docker, Jenkins, and GitHub, ensuring robust development workflows.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and support developers, fostering technical growth and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Issue Resolution & Troubleshooting: Work closely with internal teams to resolve bugs, improve performance, and enhance overall system reliability.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of experience as a Backend or Full Stack Software Engineer.
• Strong expertise in Node.js for API development and system design.
• Database management experience with MongoDB, including performance optimization.
• Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and experience in cloud-native application development.
• Security experience, including JWT authentication, compliance tools, and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools such as Docker and Jenkins.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a "player-coach" mindset, comfortable mentoring team members while staying hands-on with development.
• Bonus: Experience with front-end frameworks (React/Angular), C#, C++, Java, or working with Electron applications.
• Bonus: Experience integrating with VoIP systems (Five9, RingCentral, Zoom, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• High-impact role in a fast-growing tech company.
• Opportunity to grow into a Director-level position based on performance.
• Competitive salary with potential growth up to $160,000.
• Fully remote work with a preference for Arizona-based candidates.
• Strong company culture focused on high-performance and innovation.
• Equity options available for the right candidate.

Work Expectations:

• This role is best suited for a career-driven, dedicated professional who is comfortable with startup-level commitment.
• Candidates must be willing to work outside conventional hours (including occasional late nights or weekends) to support releases and testing.
• The company values individuals who can fully commit to the role, bringing organization, responsibility, and a high level of ownership.

Next Steps:

• Initial interview with the hiring manager.
• Technical interview with team members.
• A practical evaluation, which may involve a short, paid project (5-10 hours).
• Final in-person meeting for top candidates (travel covered if necessary).

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-moving tech environment and drive backend innovation, we'd love to hear from you!

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ