Founding Senior Engineer

Upcoresolutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions in New York is seeking a Founding Senior Engineer to help build the foundation of our company. You will develop and implement new technologies, design systems and infrastructure, and provide technical leadership to the team.

Collaborate with product, ensure scalability, reliability and security, mentor engineers, review code, and stay ahead of emerging tech to guide adoption and deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of full-stack engineering experience with backend focus.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (Java, Python, Node.js).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement new technologies and features.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with product teams.
• Design and maintain scalable, reliable, secure systems and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Participate in code reviews to raise code quality.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advise on adoption.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver high-quality products on time.

Skills

Backend dev

Full-stack

Cloud

Microservices

Java

Python

Node.js

Databases

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Founding Senior Engineer to join our team and help us build the foundation of our company. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing new technologies, designing and maintaining our systems and infrastructure, and providing technical leadership and guidance to our team.

Responsibilities

• - Design, develop and implement new technologies and features for our products and services
• - Work closely with the product team to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• - Design and maintain our systems and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team
• - Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
• - Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends, and make recommendations for their adoption
• - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time

Requirements

• - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• - 3 - 8 years of experience in full-stack engineering, with a focus on backend or full-stack development
• - Strong experience with at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, Node.js, etc.)
• - Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture
• - Experience with database design and management (SQL, NoSQL)
• - Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• - Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• - Passion for learning and staying updated on emerging technologies
• - Previous experience in a startup environment is a plus