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 fundamentals in computer science with practical problem-solving skills.
  • Proven history of building and scaling products in startups or smaller tech environments.
  • Experience in leading projects and mentoring other developers.
  • Flexibility with tech stack; valued adaptability over specific framework experience, currently utilizing MEAN stack.
  • Ability to work hands-on across various components of the tech stack when necessary.
  • Excellent communication skills and effective collaboration in small teams.
  • Self-driven and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of scalable product features in a startup.
  • Own technical decisions, architecture, and best engineering practices.
  • Mentor developers through code reviews and collaborative efforts.
  • Collaborate with founders, product, and design teams on technical solutions.
  • Drive product execution from concept to deployment, emphasizing quality and scalability.
  • Help shape the engineering culture as the team grows.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic startup environment.
  • Opportunities for technical leadership and mentoring.
  • Influence over technical decisions and engineering practices.
  • Participation in shaping the company's engineering culture.
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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