
Lead Engineer – Consumer Lifestyle
Keller Executive Search International
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design, build, and scale robust full-stack applications using modern technologies; make critical architectural decisions that balance speed, quality, and scalability
- Grow, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team; foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Partner closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions; communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Write clean, maintainable code across the full stack; lead by example through active contribution to the codebase
- Design and implement integrations with third-party platforms, particularly Shopify, ensuring seamless data flow and exceptional user experiences
- Architect and manage AWS infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness; implement DevOps best practices
- Contribute to technical roadmap planning and product strategy; position yourself to take on CTO responsibilities as the company grows
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS with a track record of building responsive, performant user interfaces
- Solid experience with Python and Node.js; ability to design and implement scalable backend systems
- Demonstrated experience building and consuming GraphQL and/or REST APIs
- Deep knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), including hands-on experience with ECS, Cognito, S3, Lambda, and RDS
- Understanding of Shopify platform architecture and practical experience developing applications using Shopify's APIs
- Previous experience building technology products from scratch in startup or entrepreneurial environments (not from large corporate backgrounds)
- Proven track record of successfully growing and mentoring engineering teams; ability to provide technical guidance while fostering professional development
- Exceptional communication skills with high emotional intelligence; ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and translate between technical and business stakeholders
- Strategic thinker who can balance immediate needs with long-term technical vision
Benefits
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 15 days paid time off (PTO)
- Hybrid work environment (1 day per week in NYC office)
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Hard Skills & Tools
ReactNext.jsTailwindCSSPythonNode.jsGraphQLREST APIsAWSECSShopify
Soft Skills
mentoringcollaborationcommunicationemotional intelligencestrategic thinkingtechnical guidanceprofessional developmentteam leadershipcross-functional teamworkproblem-solving