The exciting world of scientific research is fueled by people with a passion for solving complex problems. At Cayuse, we are committed to our customers’ success by empowering organizations to conduct globally connected research that advances their impact on science, discovery and society. We build on that commitment with proven, integrated and easy-to-use technology that delivers exceptional value, and world class service and support that accelerates outcomes.
But we are more than just an empowering platform powered by advanced technologies. We are a collaboration of exceptional, highly skilled people with multi-disciplinary expertise, and are building our team to support our ambitious growth plans. Cayuse’s foundational strength comes from our customer and employee focused values and commitment to industry-leading solutions. It’s an exciting time to become a key member of our growing team.
The Lead Software Engineer will work directly with senior leadership of the software engineering division. Your focus will be in driving solutions to completion through process, tooling, and creation and implementation of standards. You will use your experience gained working across many technical scenarios to both define and develop complex software solutions. You must be at home being an integral part of a scrum team, and providing direction to a scrum team. You will be the driving force behind getting software done right and delighting our customers.
Responsibilities
- Apply mastery of the software engineering discipline and industry best practices to effectively design, implement, and support SaaS software products and services of moderate to high complexity.
- Work on problems of complex scope where analysis requires evaluation of multiple factors of the overall product and service.
- Lead offshore and nearshore teams in product development for a suite of products in the research domain.
- Work cross-functionally with various teams: product management, quality engineering, DevOps, and across various product lines to deliver integrated solutions.
- Drive design and architecture decisions into project teams.
- Be a master problem solver, and understand how to drive long term corrective actions.
- Be willing to go deep with teams in resolving problems and implementing long term solutions.
- Partner with architects to model complex systems, reduce technical debt, and drive integration strategy decisions
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and innovating large scale web apps and services with at least 2 years in a technical lead role.
- BS/MS in computer science, engineering, or mathematics (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience in full-stack development using Microsoft technologies, Angular, and Typescript.
- Experience with relational databases and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with AWS, cloud architecture, and serverless programming.
- Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable software products.
- Strong understanding of software design and architecture principles.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available)
- Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse
- Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule
- Remote Work Stipend
- Equal Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with Employer Matching
- Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement
- Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience
Cayuse does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or any Cayuse employees. Cayuse is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Our culture is one of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels respected, treated justly, supported and nourished. We all share responsibility for creating and sustaining a work environment where differences are celebrated and we are empowered to strive for excellence. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
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