8+ years of engineering experience in product-led environments, including experience operating at a senior, staff, or principal level
Deep backend expertise with technologies such as Kotlin, Java, or Node.js
Strong experience designing APIs, distributed systems, service architectures, integrations, and reliable production systems
Solid frontend capability, especially with React and TypeScript — you do not need to be frontend-specialized, but you can contribute meaningfully to frontend implementation and technical discussions
Proven track record leading large-scale architectural, platform, integration, or modernization initiatives
Deep understanding of software architecture, testing strategies, CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence
Strong experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing technical direction across multiple teams
Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor and guide engineers
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, or similar technologies
Experience establishing engineering standards and best practices across an organization
Passion for building products that help entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed