Senior Software Engineer – Platform & Developer Experience

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Senior Software Engineer improving Worth AI’s platform, developer tooling, and engineering productivity. Scaling Node.js services, Kubernetes deployments, and shared engineering architecture.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular interviews with engineering teams to identify workflow pain points and prioritize tools or architectural changes.
  • Design and implement reusable patterns using Nest.js, React.js, and TypeScript.
  • Optimize PostgreSQL queries and refine Kafka producer/consumer patterns for reliable message delivery.
  • Own and evolve Kubernetes and ArgoCD configurations for automated, safe deployments.
  • Lead cross-team technical challenges, including shared-library re-architecture and service-to-service communication improvements.
  • Refactor complex codebases into maintainable, testable, modern modules.
  • Mentor and coach engineers across the organization.
  • Research, prototype, and roll out internal tools, libraries, and frameworks improving CI/CD, local development, and observability.
  • Introduce frameworks or architectural changes with documentation, workshops, and one-to-one support.
  • Lead by example in code reviews and coach on maintainable design, testing, and system-level risk mitigation.
  • Communicate technical trade-offs across functions and align differing perspectives.
  • Drive improvements in DORA metrics, system latency, developer velocity, and knowledge distribution.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of leading teams and providing technical direction.
  • Deep passion for mentorship with a history of developing the technical careers of associate and intermediate engineers.
  • Prior experience specifically within Platform, Infrastructure, or Developer Experience (DevEx) teams.
  • Deep professional expertise in the Node.js/TypeScript ecosystem, including experience scaling Nest.js backends and React.js frontends.
  • Hands-on experience managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes and ArgoCD.
  • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL (query optimization and schema design) and Kafka (event-driven architecture).
  • Proven ability to "unroll" complex legacy code and replace it with scalable, maintainable architecture.
  • Experience navigating high-ambiguity environments and translating vague technical frustrations into prioritized roadmaps.
  • Demonstrated ability to build psychological safety and trust within a team while raising the engineering quality bar.

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks (in office)
  • Wellness Resources