Job Description
Join our award-winning tech team in Detroit's thriving innovation corridor! We're urgently seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect and build scalable cloud solutions. As a key contributor, you'll transform complex challenges into elegant code while mentoring junior developers. Our startup culture offers hybrid flexibility, equity packages, and direct impact on products used by millions.
Why Detroit? Benefit from our downtown HQ with subsidized transit, on-site fitness center, and collaborative workspace blocks from major sports venues. We're committed to revitalizing Detroit's tech scene through local partnerships and talent development.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement microservices using Node.js/Python on AWS/Azure
- Lead CI/CD pipeline optimization with Docker and Kubernetes
- Mentor 3+ engineers through pair programming and architecture reviews
- Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical specs
- Drive performance optimization for high-traffic SaaS applications
- Contribute to open-source projects and present at tech meetups
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in production-level software development
- Expertise in distributed systems and cloud architecture patterns
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python
- Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience