Lead the architecture, design and delivery of scalable, high-quality web applications across new and existing product lines
Own major initiatives end-to-end — from technical vision and architecture through development, deployment and long-term evolution
Define and evolve our core technology stack (Python, FastAPI, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes), establishing best practices and engineering standards
Drive architectural decisions across services, APIs, data models and infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability and maintainability
Partner with Product Management, Product Design and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into durable, well-structured technical solutions
Champion engineering excellence in performance, reliability, observability, testing strategy and CI/CD maturity
Lead code reviews, mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
Contribute to hiring, onboarding and technical talent development
Identify and mitigate technical risk, balancing long-term architectural health with near-term business priorities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

10+ years of software development experience, including leading complex technical initiatives
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
Proven experience designing and evolving API ecosystems, including OpenAPI specifications, versioning strategies and service-level contracts
Experience implementing mapping and geospatial solutions (e.g., Mapbox) and integrating location-based data
Deep experience with AWS, event-driven architectures and scalable, client-facing data applications
Extensive hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes and production-grade deployments
Experience in Real Estate, Financial Services or Capital Markets strongly preferred
Deep expertise in Python (3.6+) and modern backend frameworks such as FastAPI, with emphasis on clean architecture, scalability and maintainability
Advanced proficiency in SQL database design, performance tuning and large-scale optimization
Strong experience designing distributed backend systems
Extensive experience with queues, background processing, scheduled jobs, caching strategies and high-throughput system optimization
Strong system design skills, including trade-off analysis, scalability modeling and fault tolerance
Deep understanding of testing methodologies (unit, integration, contract and end-to-end) and test strategy
Ability to create clear architecture diagrams and technical documentation to influence engineering direction
Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate development, documentation and testing
Familiarity with Event Sourcing and/or Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in complex domains
Demonstrated leadership mindset with strong ownership and accountability
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Benefits

Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIVue.jsPostgreSQLRedisDockerKubernetesSQLAPI designevent-driven architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipownershipaccountabilitymentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitypatienceinfluence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer Science