Lead Software Engineer – Python, React

Thomson Reuters

Lead Product Engineer focusing on backend systems and APIs for AI-driven accounting workflows. Collaborating with top engineers to innovate technology solutions for accounting professionals.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeEagan • Minnesota, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,400 - $219,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDjangoFlaskJavaScriptNext.jsPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain backend services powering generative AI products
Develop robust backend systems with Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, and cloud infrastructure
Own complex, 6+ month projects from ideation to iteration
Contribute to front-end development using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
Identify bottlenecks and optimize for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across the full stack
Serve as a technical leader for backend-driven projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years building web applications at scale
Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
Experience designing APIs and services that operate at scale
Comfortable contributing to front-end development with React, Next.js, and TypeScript
Appreciation for good UI/UX and product design
Self-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and prioritization
Excellent debugging skills and an eye for performance optimization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Competitive vacation
Mental health days
Employee incentive programs
Tuition reimbursement
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIPydanticFlaskDjangoNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSAPI designperformance optimization

Soft Skills

self-drivenproactive problem-solvingprioritizationdebuggingattention to UI/UXtechnical leadership