Remote Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 190,000 - 280,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

PTO

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead for a remote role in the Enterprise Technology space. You will guide high‑impact technical decisions for complex product applications and scalable platform services, collaborating with product, infrastructure, and engineering partners to shape architecture and drive sound engineering outcomes at scale.

The role blends hands‑on technical depth with mentorship, adherence to engineering standards, and a strong focus on quality and

Qualifications

12+ years of Java software development experience for product applications.
5+ years designing and operating highly scalable systems.
Proven ability to solve complex system design challenges at scale.
Hands-on experience with distributed-systems patterns like Saga and CQRS.
Expertise in API design and RESTful services, particularly with Spring frameworks.
Proficiency in relational database design and debugging complex database issues.
Strong command of object-oriented programming principles.
Active use of AI tools in software development processes.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Influence architectural decisions and oversee complex technical solutions
Make high-impact technical choices with minimal oversight
Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and engineering teams on technical decisions
Mentor engineers and establish technical standards across the organization
Take ownership of complex, multi-team initiatives and drive resolutions
Champion quality assurance practices for high-performance software
Utilize AI tools in daily workflows and promote responsible AI practices