Back-End Software Engineering Lead / Architect

Vontier Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 147,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Vontier Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve backend-focused cloud and web applications that support our fuel management and IoT platforms. This role provides technical leadership in software architecture, backend development, and scalability, collaborating with front-end engineers, QA, product teams, and stakeholders.

Required expertise includes Node.js, AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and modern web architecture; base compensation ranges from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial software development with strong full stack specialization.
• Strong knowledge of web app architectures and scalability.
• Experience with MongoDB schema design and query optimization.
• Strong Node.js experience for production systems.
• Experience deploying apps in Kubernetes, building infra.
• Experience with AWS services (SQS, SES, IAM).
• Strong unit testing and TDD practices.
• Proficiency with source control and Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test backend-focused software for cloud-based and web-based apps.
• Architect and evolve backend designs for scalability, reliability, and roadmaps.
• Provide support and partner with frontend engineers and QA.
• Work in an Agile team environment.
• Develop connectivity and IoT solutions for fuel management platforms.

Skills

Architectural design

Team leadership

Cloud computing

Mentor engineers

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Node.js

AWS

Kubernetes

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Job description

Job Overview

This is a highly experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve backend-focused cloud and web applications that support our fuel management and IoT platforms. This role will provide technical leadership in software architecture, backend development, system scalability, and engineering best practices while collaborating closely with front-end engineers, QA, product teams, and other stakeholders. This role brings deep expertise in Node.js, AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and modern web application architecture, along with a passion for building reliable, high-performance solutions that deliver value to customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test backend-focused software elements for cloud-based and web-based applications.
• Architect and evolve back end application and system designs to align with current standards, scalability, reliability, and long term product roadmaps.
• Provide support to and partner with Front-End software engineer(s) on solutions, problem-solving, and setting processes and standards.
• Work as part of a team developing software in an agile methodology
• Develop software solutions for connectivity and IoT for our fuel management platforms
• Lead requirements analysis and definition of software architecture
• Design and optimize software for high performance, high availability, and low latency
• Write high quality, readable, and maintainable code with accompanying automated unit tests for both new and modified code
• Conduct peer design/code reviews and demonstrate software to stakeholders
• Collaborate with SQA, Product Service, development partners, and customers to monitor software performance, and investigate/resolve identified issues
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, design discussions, and best practices.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial software development, with a strong specialization in full stack application development.
• Strong knowledge of architectural needs for web-based applications and ability to build and/or redesign them to meet current standards and business strategies/requirements/roadmaps.
• Experience working with MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization.
• Strong experience developing and supporting production systems using NodeJS.
• Experience deploying and operating applications in Kubernetes environments, including creating and configuring application infrastructure.
• Experience building and supporting solutions on AWS, including knowledge of services such as SQS, SES, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of unit testing and test driven development practices.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture, including the ability to design, build, and evolve systems to meet current standards and business roadmaps.
• Proficiency with source control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, QA, product management, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers through guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Sound product and user experience judgment, including awareness of customer impact, tradeoffs, and pragmatic decision making.
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum software methodologies required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to develop high quality documentation
• Full software development lifecycle experience: requirements analysis, design, implementation, test (unit and functional), deployment, maintenance, and support
• Proficiency with source control required.

Preferable

• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve in an embedded environment a plus
• Experience with secure software development practices is a plus.
• Experience with front-end web development a plus

The base compensation range for this position is $147,290 to $189,000 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon numerous factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days each year, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays), and paid sick leave.*

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.