Lead Software Architect
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5years
30000 - 30000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Lead Software Architect / Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Remote
$24000 $36000 USD / year Phantom Equity Bonus Potential
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This is a hands-on technical leadership role not just an architect in name. You ll spend 60% of your time writing production code 25% on architectural decisions and mentoring and 15% on strategic planning. You ll directly shape the technical foundation of two AI-powered SaaS products and ship real value weekly.
About
Were a US-founded South Asia-operated startup with real market traction and product momentum:
: AI-powered SOP & Playbook Generator (MVP live with early adopters)
SHIFT: Personal growth app with journaling habit tracking and goal alignment (launching Q3 2025)
We re lean global and built for scale with $500K in funding a growing paying customer base and an intentional team culture rooted in ownership and outcomes.
What You ll Do
In Your First 90 Days:
Audit existing codebases and define standards
Ship your first major feature on the Sopify platform
Begin mentoring junior devs
Improve database performance and reduce tech debt by 30%
Architect and build core systems across both products ( React/ TypeScript PostgreSQL)
Scale systems to handle 5K concurrent users
Lead a 3-person dev team and guide engineering best practices
Own CI/CD monitoring and DevOps pipelines (Docker AWS/GCP)
Integrate AI/ML APIs (OpenAI Claude etc.) into real features
Collaborate closely with the Founder and PM on product direction
Make smart build-vs-buy calls that align with our lean startup ethos
Requirements
What We re Looking For
Must-Haves:
7 years full-stack development experience
React/ TypeScript PostgreSQL expertise
SaaS scaling experience from MVP to 10K users
Production DevOps (Docker CI/CD AWS or GCP)
Experience mentoring or leading 2 junior/mid-level devs
Excellent async communicator; thrives in remote culture
Nice-to-Haves:
AI/ML API integration experience
Multi-tenant architecture familiarity
Real-time feature development (WebSockets SSE)
Experience with modern testing frameworks & TDD
Prior early-stage startup experience (Seed to Series A)
Success Metrics
30 Days: Complete tech audit; ship code; define engineering standards
90 Days: Deliver a major feature; optimize response times; mentor junior
6 Months: Scale infra 3x; launch SHIFT; implement automated test suite
12 Months: 99.9% uptime; systems supporting 5K concurrent users; build & lead a dev team
Benefits
Compensation & Perks
$24K $36K USD/year (based on experience)
Performance Bonus (up to 20% of base)
Phantom Equity Program
Annual Raises
Learning Budget
Home Office Setup Allowance
Unlimited PTO
Remote Flexible Hours (with some South Asia overlap)
Not a Fit If You...
Want to manage not code
Need constant hand-holding
Struggle with async communication
Expect corporate-style handbooks and bureaucracy
Seek an easy role or just want a paycheck
Perfect Fit If You...
Want to write clean code and grow into technical leadership
Love solving real problems with modern tools
Are excited by AI integration and SaaS scalability
Thrive in early-stage environments where every line of code matters
What We re Looking For Must-Haves: 7+ years full-stack development experience , React/, TypeScript, PostgreSQL expertise SaaS scaling experience from MVP to 10K+ users Production DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, AWS or GCP) Experience mentoring or leading 2+ junior/mid-level devs Excellent async communicator; thrives in remote culture Nice-to-Haves: AI/ML API integration experience Multi-tenant architecture familiarity Real-time feature development (WebSockets, SSE) Experience with modern testing frameworks & TDD Prior early-stage startup experience (Seed to Series A) Success Metrics 30 Days: Complete tech audit; ship code; define engineering standards 90 Days: Deliver a major feature; optimize response times; mentor junior 6 Months: Scale infra 3x; launch SHIFT; implement automated test suite 12 Months: 99.9% uptime; systems supporting 5K+ concurrent users; build & lead a dev team
Education
Required: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Equivalent practical experience in lieu of formal degree accepted (especially in startup or fast-paced product environments) Preferred: Master s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline Specialized training or certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect) Coursework or hands-on experience in AI/ML, NLP, or LLM
Employment Type
Full Time
