Lead and define full-stack architecture across multiple scrum teams, setting a clear technical vision aligned with business goals
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Ruby and TypeScript code while modeling engineering excellence
Own architectural planning, design, and documentation for distributed, full-stack systems
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks before they impact delivery or scalability
Mentor engineers at all levels through pair programming, design reviews, and technical coaching
Partner with Product and Design to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Drive continuous improvement through refactoring, test automation, experimentation, and modern engineering practices
Influence Kin’s broader architectural strategy by collaborating with engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Deliver fast, reliable, and scalable applications that support both customer-facing and internal platforms
Help scale our systems and teams to support Kin’s next phase of growth

Requirements

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Expert proficiency in front-end development using TypeScript (experience with Lit and Angular preferred)
Strong experience building and designing distributed, full-stack systems
Demonstrated experience in architectural planning, system design, and technical documentation
Experience writing production-level Ruby code
Proven ability to identify and mitigate technical risks in complex systems
Experience leading and guiding multiple engineering teams through execution
Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance
Experience mentoring engineers across different levels of seniority
Ability to clearly articulate the value of technical investments to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Benefits

Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization
Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

RubyTypeScriptdistributed systemsarchitectural planningsystem designtechnical documentationtest automationpair programmingrefactoringmodern engineering practices

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationtechnical coachingcollaborationrisk mitigationleadershipproblem-solvingarticulating technical valuesimplifying complex conceptscontinuous improvement