Lead Engineer

ReportAll; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical vision dental after 30 days

401k match

Paid holidays & PTO

Equipment provided

Mobile phone

Startup environment

Job summary

ReportAll USA is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide technical direction while actively coding and reviewing work. You will partner with product to turn roadmaps into shippable features and set high engineering standards.

The role emphasizes ownership of backend systems, containerized deployments, and mentoring teammates in a fast-paced startup environment with remote-friendly options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including lead roles.
• Strong PHP and Laravel production experience.
• Python scripting or service development proficiency.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; Helm familiarity.
• Collaborates with product teams and collects requirements.
• Databases, API design, and system architecture knowledge.
• Effective communication and teamwork; startup-minded.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using PHP/Laravel and Python.
• Drive technical architecture and roadmap for the area.
• Containerization and deployment with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• Partner with product managers to scope work and translate goals.
• Review code, set engineering standards, mentor engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues including performance concerns.
• Participate in sprint planning and technical discovery.
• Identify tech debt and address it without delaying delivery.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

CI/CD

API design

Relational databases

System architecture

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview:

We're hiring a Lead Engineer who leads from the codebase. You'll guide our team's technical direction while writing and reviewing code regularly, and you'll work hand-in-hand with product to turn roadmap priorities into well-built, shippable features. Expect to set the bar on technical standards, clear blockers for the team, and keep your hands on the keyboard.

Our Mission:

To simplify access to accurate spatial data. As suppliers of spatial data across multiple continents, we strive for timely and accurate data. Our web interface provides one-to-one, integrated access to a multitude of government record sites and other internet based mapping platforms. Through innovation, integration, and automation, our approach of simplifying access to accurate spatial data places Real Estate Portal USA, LLC in the forefront of geospatial business technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and applications using PHP/Laravel and Python.
• Drive technical architecture and roadmap for your area, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
• Contribute to the containerization and deployment efforts using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Partner directly with product managers to scope work, clarify requirements, and translate business goals into technical plans.
• Review code, set engineering standards, and mentor other engineers on the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including performance and reliability concerns.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical discovery alongside product and design.
• Identify technical debt and drive initiatives to address it without derailing feature delivery.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including time in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel in production environments.
• Working proficiency in Python for scripting, tooling, or service development.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration; familiarity with Helm for deployment management.
• Proven history of collaborating closely with product teams and comfortable in requirements discussions, not just implementation.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, API design, and system architecture.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and/or infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or small-team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with commission and bonus eligibility
• Eligible for Medical, Dental & Vision benefits after 30 days
• 401k match and disability insurance benefits
• Paid holidays and PTO upon start of employment
• Company-provided workstation, mobile phone w/service, and necessary materials for project work
• Ability to work remotely
• Start-up mentality with the stability of an established company

NOTE: Sponsorship is not provided for this position. Candidate is required to be eligible to work in the United States without the requirement of employment sponsorship for work and/or resident visa.

About ReportAll USA:

Covering 160+ million parcels in over 3200 U.S. counties, ReportAll's data architecture solves the problems associated with non-standardized parcel data between U.S. counties, regions and states. We import and derive many important parcel attributes from a variety of sources into a single national parcel database to allow for analyses at regional and national levels.

• A REST API for system-to-system integration
• LandGlide App for mobile and web devices
• PARLAY for enhanced functionality with Google Earth
• The ability to download a complete county data on demand from our National Parcel Database

Visit our website at reportallusa.com to learn more.