Senior Software Engineer

Inkit; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN, WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

A tech start-up is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to lead complex feature development and build scalable application architectures. This role involves backend development using Go and Python, as well as frontend development with React and TypeScript. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong proficiency in software design patterns. This position offers a hybrid work environment based in St. Paul, Minnesota, along with comprehensive health benefits and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in full-stack software development with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Go and/or Python.
• Advanced experience building frontend applications with React and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable application architectures across the technology stack.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Go and Python.
• Create responsive frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript.

Skills

Backend development with Go/Python

Frontend applications with React/TypeScript

RESTful APIs and microservices

Docker containerization

AWS services

Clean, maintainable code

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

Job Overview

We’re on a mission to safeguard our users' privacy & freedom for a better tomorrow with our Secure Document Generation (SDG) software. Everyone at Inkit, no matter their role, can leave their mark and make meaningful contributions. Our innovative research and investments give you the opportunity to find your career-defining moment.

As a start‑up, we’re moving fast, experiencing exciting growth that will lead to exciting developments in optimizing file privacy and security. As we prepare for commercial growth, this role is critical to ensuring our applications are well‑architected, maintainable, and deliver exceptional value to our users.

Location

St. Paul, Minnesota (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable application architectures across the full technology stack.
• Develop robust backend services and APIs using Go and Python with a focus on performance and security.
• Create responsive, intuitive frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript following modern best practices.
• Optimize application performance and resource utilization throughout the technology stack.
• Architect solutions for scalability and efficiency, ensuring robust backend systems and intuitive frontend interfaces.

Technical Leadership

• Lead complex feature development from conception through deployment.
• Make sound architectural decisions balancing technical excellence with business needs.
• Provide mentorship and code reviews to help junior developers grow their skills.
• Champion software quality through testing, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Manage deployment processes, handle complex troubleshooting, and ensure reliable system operations.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team through knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Product Innovation

• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Propose innovative approaches to solving user problems through software.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies that could benefit our platform.
• Participate in product planning to provide technical perspective on feasibility and approach.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Quality & Best Practices

• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Establish and maintain coding standards and best practices for the engineering team.
• Design for security and privacy from the ground up in all application components.
• Create self‑documenting code and technical documentation where appropriate.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and define timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years experience in full‑stack software development with demonstrated technical leadership, preferably in a startup.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Go and/or Python.
• Advanced experience building frontend applications with React and TypeScript.
• Experience designing, building, and documenting RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Production experience with Docker containerization and container orchestration.
• Experience running applications in production on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of relational database design and query optimization.
• Excellence in writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
• Strong communication skills and experience mentoring junior developers.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive attitude with a passion for mentoring and supporting the engineering organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Experience building applications on top of AI/large language models.
• Understanding of event‑driven architecture and message queues.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid work environment out of St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work‑life balance.

Our Values

• We Touch Reality – Customers and their stories are not foreign. We actively seek out engagement with them.
• They Win, We Win – Our performance is measured by customer success.
• Bias for Action – We solve problems quickly and proactively.
• Shared Ownership – We own the outcomes together.
• Transparency First – We keep engineering discussions public whenever possible.

Join Us

Are you ready to help shape the future of secure DocGen? Apply now, and let's make a difference together!

Inkit is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We value accessibility. Please email us at [e-mail] for accommodations during the application and interviewing process.