Lead Software Engineer- 409432

Atrium; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work environment

Company-provided computer

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Mobile stipend

Education stipend

Employee discount

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Atrium seeks a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across a growing suite of enterprise SaaS applications. You will shape engineering strategy, design scalable solutions, introduce AI-powered development practices, and build agentic systems that integrate with existing products.

This role combines hands-on coding with strategic leadership in a hybrid NYC setting. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of software experience, strong AWS and serverless skills, and a track record of

Qualifikationen

• 5–8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, NodeJS, ReactJS, and modern frameworks.
• Experience designing agentic AI-powered solutions and AI tooling.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical strategy, architecture, and engineering initiatives across enterprise applications.
• Partner with product leadership on prioritisation and feature design.
• Define and document engineering policies, standards, and best practices.
• Identify and implement AI engineering tools to improve development efficiency.
• Design agentic systems using modern AI frameworks and technologies.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and mentor engineers.
• Audit products and processes, suggest improvements, and lead QA/CI practices.
• Support hiring decisions and resource allocation across projects.

Kenntnisse

Python

NodeJS

ReactJS

Bootstrap

ANT Design

AWS

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

SNS

PostgreSQL

Aurora

GraphQL

LangGraph

LangChain

LangFuse

OpenAI Agents SDK

Agile

CI/CD

Automated Testing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LangGraph

LangChain

LangFuse

OpenAI Agents SDK

Jobbeschreibung

Client Overview

Our client is a technology and services organization focused on helping higher education institutions modernise their operations, expand online learning, and deliver better experiences for students and educators. The organization develops AI-powered SaaS solutions that streamline workflows, connect critical systems, improve efficiency, and provide actionable data to academic institutions. Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across a growing suite of enterprise SaaS applications.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$120k - $140k

Position Overview

The Lead Software Engineer will provide technical leadership across a growing suite of enterprise SaaS applications. The Lead Software Engineer will work closely with product and technology leadership to shape engineering strategy, design scalable solutions, introduce AI-powered development practices, and build agentic systems that integrate with existing products. This role is ideal for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer who combines strong software development expertise with strategic thinking, technical mentorship, and team leadership. The Lead Software Engineer will help establish engineering standards, improve software quality, guide technology decisions, and support the continued evolution toward scalable and serverless cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities Of The Lead Software Engineer

• Lead technical strategy, architecture, and engineering initiatives across enterprise applications.
• Partner with product leadership on prioritisation and enterprise-level feature design.
• Define and document engineering policies, standards, and development best practices.
• Identify and implement AI engineering tools to improve development efficiency.
• Design and implement agentic systems using modern AI frameworks and technologies.
• Provide technology recommendations and technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Audit existing products and processes and recommend improvements.
• Establish and lead code reviews, automated testing, CI, and QA practices.
• Support high-level technical design, project planning, and implementation.
• Help scale applications while advancing serverless cloud infrastructure where appropriate.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical and career development guidance.
• Support hiring recommendations, resource allocation, and project prioritisation.
• Collaborate effectively across Product, UX, QA, Release, and Technology teams.

Required Experience/Skills For The Lead Software Engineer

• 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with multiple programming languages and modern frameworks.
• Experience with Python, NodeJS, ReactJS, Bootstrap, and/or ANT Design.
• Experience designing and implementing agentic systems and AI-powered solutions.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, LangFuse, or OpenAI Agents SDK.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and serverless technologies.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, SNS, API Gateway, and EC2.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or AWS Aurora.
• Experience with GraphQL and AWS AppSync.
• Strong understanding of automated testing, code reviews, CI, and software quality practices.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from conception through implementation.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and team coaching skills.
• Ability to influence technical decisions across engineering and product teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Lead Software Engineer

• Experience with Golang.
• Experience scaling enterprise SaaS applications.
• Strong understanding of serverless architecture and cloud-native development.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring software developers.
• Experience using AI tools to improve software development workflows.
• Experience collaborating across Product, UX, Quality, and Release teams.
• Strong client engagement and relationship management experience.
• Experience working in rapidly changing, collaborative environments.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with NYC office and remote flexibility.
• Company-provided computer and charger.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Equity opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter benefits and pre-tax benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Monthly mobile connectivity stipend.
• Annual education and professional development stipend.
• Employee discount program.
• Career growth and development opportunities.