Lead Engineer & Systems Architect

Calliere Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,275 - 163,230; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech startup in New York is looking for a Lead System Architect to drive the development of critical infrastructure and systems. This role involves working closely with co-founders to define technological direction and mentor new team members. Successful candidates will have 5–10 years of software development experience, deep fluency in JavaScript/TypeScript, and experience in cloud-native infrastructure. This position offers a clear path to high-level leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and system development.
• Ability to drive backend and infrastructure initiatives.
• Proven success in developing and scaling web applications.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on architecture and system development.
• Drive backend and infrastructure initiatives.
• Deliver features end-to-end including QA and deployment.

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

Cloud-native infrastructure

DevOps principles

Strong communication

Education

5–10 years of experience in software development

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

CI/CD automation

Containerization

Job description

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We’re searching for a hands-on technical leader eager to shape the foundation of a fast-moving startup. In this early-stage role, you’ll architect and build critical infrastructure and systems from the ground up. You’ll partner closely with the co-founders to define the company’s technological direction, establish best practices, and grow the engineering team from its earliest days. As we scale, you’ll mentor new team members, play an active role in product strategy, and have a path to evolve into a top-tier leadership position (e.g., CTO or Head of Engineering).

We’re searching for a hands-on technical leader eager to shape the foundation of a fast-moving startup. In this early-stage role, you’ll architect and build critical infrastructure and systems from the ground up. You’ll partner closely with the co-founders to define the company’s technological direction, establish best practices, and grow the engineering team from its earliest days. As we scale, you’ll mentor new team members, play an active role in product strategy, and have a path to evolve into a top-tier leadership position (e.g., CTO or Head of Engineering).

What You’ll Do:

• Take the lead on architecture and system development across our core product and external integrations
  

• Drive backend and infrastructure initiatives, especially those that leverage our partnerships with Google Cloud and related platforms
  

• Deliver features end-to-end, including requirement gathering, implementation, QA, deployment, and success monitoring
  

• Lead hiring efforts, mentor team members, and embed healthy engineering practices like efficient code reviews, automation, and security first development
  

• Make key decisions around system scalability, performance optimization, and resilience
  

• Work across disciplines to define the company’s product roadmap and help prioritize technical investments aligned with growth
  

• Foster an engineering culture that is both ambitious and collaborative—you’ll help shape a workplace known for both strong tech and strong vibes
  

  
  
  
  

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 5–10 years of experience in software development, ideally including technical leadership and team management
  

• Deep fluency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript development, with hands-on experience in both React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend
  

• Strong background in designing distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure, preferably through Google Cloud Platform
  

• Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools (CI/CD automation, observability, containerization, etc.)
  

• Proven success developing and scaling production-ready web applications
  

• Comfortable taking ownership in rapidly evolving, startup environments—able to make decisions with limited information and iterate fast
  

• Excellent communicator, capable of bridging gaps between engineers, founders, external partners, and non-technical stakeholders
  

Bonus Points For:

• Having worked in a pre-seed to Series A tech company
  

• Experience in legal tech, fintech, or other highly-regulated sectors
  

• Knowledge of enterprise-level compliance and security frameworks (think OAuth, SOC 2, GDPR)
  

• Willingness to crack a joke or two in Slack—dry wit or chaotic energy both welcome
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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