Hands-On Engineering Manager / Fractional CTO

POS-MAX; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

POS-MAX in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, seeks a senior engineer to assess current software architecture, infrastructure, and development processes to identify risks and improvements. You will manage remote developers, establish technical standards, and deliver a prioritized roadmap for future product development.

The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in Python and Django, strong database architecture skills, and experience auditing existing environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on senior engineering experience with Python, Django and database architecture.
• Experience auditing existing software environments and managing remote technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess current software architecture, infrastructure, and development processes to identify risks and improvements.
• Manage remote developers, establish technical standards, and provide a prioritized roadmap for future product development.
• Lead technical leadership and drive API integration across the stack.

Skills

Python

Django

Django REST Framework

React

TypeScript

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Celery

Redis

Windows Systems

System Architecture

Technical Leadership

Software Auditing

API Integration

Database Management

Team Management

Tools

Celery

Redis

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

The role involves assessing the current software architecture, infrastructure, and development processes to identify risks and improvements. You will manage remote developers, establish technical standards, and provide a prioritized roadmap for future product development.

Requirements: The candidate must have substantial senior engineering experience with hands‑on expertise in Python, Django, and database architecture. Experience in auditing existing software environments and managing remote technical teams is essential for this role.

Key Skills: Python, Django, Django REST Framework, React, TypeScript, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Celery, Redis, Windows Systems, System Architecture, Technical Leadership, Software Auditing, API Integration, Database Management, Team Management