Lead Software Developer

SRED.io

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software development experience in a Senior or Lead Developer role.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals for effective problem-solving.
  • Experience scaling products in startup or smaller tech environments with a focus on ownership.
  • Proven project leadership and mentoring abilities for developers.
  • Flexibility in technology stack; adaptability valued over specific framework experience (current stack is MEAN).
  • Hands-on capability across various parts of the tech stack as needed.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in a small team.
  • Self-starter with comfort in fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable situations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable product features.
  • Own technical decisions and architect engineering best practices.
  • Mentor developers through code reviews and collaborative efforts.
  • Collaborate closely with founders, product, and design teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
  • Drive product execution from initial concept to final deployment.
  • Maintain a balance between speed, quality, and long-term scalability in product delivery.
  • Shape and evolve the engineering culture as the team grows.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment with exposure to various responsibilities.
  • Collaboration with founders and cross-functional teams for impactful solutions.
  • Mentorship opportunities to help shape junior developers.
  • Hands-on influence over technical decisions and product direction.
  • Supportive culture that values adaptability and engineering fundamentals.
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing:
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable product features in a fast-moving startup environment.
  • Take ownership of technical decisions, architecture, and engineering best practices across the platform.
  • Mentor and support developers through code reviews, collaboration, and hands-on technical leadership.
  • Work closely with founders, product, and design teams to turn business needs into practical technical solutions.
  • Drive product execution from concept to deployment, balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalability.
  • Help shape and evolve the engineering culture as we continue to grow.

What We're Looking For:
  • 7+ years of software development experience, including experience in a Senior or Lead Developer capacity.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and the ability to solve problems with both technical depth and practical common sense.
  • Proven experience building and scaling products within startups or smaller tech companies where ownership and adaptability are essential.
  • Experience leading projects, mentoring developers, and driving technical initiatives end-to-end.
  • Tech stack flexibility - we value strong engineering fundamentals and adaptability over experience with a specific framework, our current stack is MEAN stack.
  • Comfortable working hands-on across different parts of the stack when needed.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a small, high-performing team.
  • Self-driven, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

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