Shipium

Lead Software Development Engineer

Shipium

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ArizonaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $189,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design and build scalable platform services, APIs, and supply chain microservices in Java, Python, or TypeScript
  • Architect and deploy services across AWS using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Design and optimize data layers using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
  • Leverage AI coding tools such as Claude Code for code generation
  • Define and implement RESTful APIs, message queuing systems, and event-driven architectures
  • Establish and maintain coding, testing, and monitoring standards for platform engineering teams
  • Lead code reviews and champion automated testing practices
  • Contribute to the design and improvement of CI/CD pipelines
  • Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation
  • Work closely with product management, data science, and customer-facing teams
  • Mentor engineers on advanced technical concepts and software engineering best practices
  • Own the reliability and performance of the systems built
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for platform issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5–8 years of progressive experience in platform engineering, distributed systems, or software development
  • 3+ years designing and implementing scalable platform services, APIs, and microservices in cloud-native environments
  • Solid experience with distributed systems architecture and AWS cloud platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI development tools such as Claude Code, code generation models, and AI-powered testing frameworks to enhance development velocity
  • Track record of mentoring engineers and elevating team engineering practices
  • Experience in logistics, shipping, or B2B SaaS supply chain software is preferred
  • Track record of producing high-quality technical documentation and presenting solutions to cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits
  • full medical, dental & vision coverage (with 50% coverage for dependents)
  • optional life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • fully remote work-from-home options in 28 states
  • 8 paid weeks of parental leave
  • paid holidays annually
  • self-managed vacation time
  • sick & safety leave
  • volunteer time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaPythonTypeScriptAWSDockerKubernetesPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisRESTful APIs
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtechnical documentationcode reviewsautomated testingteam engineering practicescross-functional stakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering