Senior Software Engineer

BrainGu, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

$10k 'BrainBudget' for personal and professional growth

$1,500 'Battlestation Budget' for home office

85% paid healthcare premiums

31 days of PTO including federal holidays

Job summary

BrainGu, LLC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to architect resilient software solutions and mentor emerging talent. Located in Michigan, this role is pivotal in driving engineering excellence and innovation within multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates are expected to have over 7 years of proven experience in both front-end and back-end development using technologies like React and Python/Django, alongside a dedication to quality and security in development practices.

This position includes a wide range of employee perks such as generous parental leave, healthcare contributions, and a strong focus on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience as a software engineer.
• Strong background in developing complex web applications using modern technologies.
• Strong commitment to code quality, security, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer high-scale software systems aligned with mission objectives.
• Champion rigorous security standards and code quality practices.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to drive mission success.

Skills

React

Python/Django

CI/CD Practices

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

BrainGu is a technology company that builds developer platforms. We believe the future has to be innovated; it has to be created; it has to be secured. Through platforms that create order-of-magnitude improvements to quality in the form of resilience, scalability, reliability, and security – (rs)2 – we enable our customers to deliver the future.

Our mission is to dream of, incubate, and scale dual‑use technology platforms that unlock innovation.

Our vision is to unlock innovation by enabling more organizations to build high‑quality software faster and at a lower cost.

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer at BrainGu, you will serve as a technical cornerstone for our Mission‑Apps‑as‑a‑Service offering, architecting resilient and high‑scale software solutions. This Senior Software Engineer position requires a deep commitment to excellence in engineering, driving innovation across the development lifecycle to meet critical mission objectives. By collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure our applications maintain the high‑security standards and performance levels necessary for our clients’ success. Furthermore, you will provide mentorship to emerging talent, leveraging your seasoned expertise to enhance the team’s collective technical proficiency and deliver impactful results.

What you’ll do

• Architect and engineer sophisticated, high‑scale software systems, ensuring they remain resilient and strictly aligned with overarching mission objectives while driving the evolution of our tech stack through collaborative design leadership.
• Serve as a cornerstone for engineering excellence by championing rigorous security standards and code quality, implementing defensive measures and refined deployment strategies that exceed standard compliance and best practices.
• Utilize and leverage seasoned expertise in advanced instrumentation techniques to continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize application performance, delivering the exceptional user experiences and performance levels necessary for mission success.
• Drive mission success through collaborative leadership within multidisciplinary teams, setting the standard for engineering excellence by championing innovative solutions and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to technical mastery.

What tech you’ll use

• Front‑End Development : Advanced proficiency in React, with the ability to build dynamic, responsive user interfaces.
• Back‑End Development : Advanced expertise in Python/Django for server‑side logic and application development.
• CI/CD : Strong skills with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools, enhancing development efficiency and code quality.
• Containerization : Experience with Docker for application containerization, streamlining development and deployment processes.
• Orchestration and Microservices : Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture, supporting scalable and resilient application ecosystems.

Qualities of a great candidate

• 7+ years of proven experience as a software engineer, with a strong background in developing complex web applications using modern technologies.
• 7+ years of advanced knowledge in both front‑end and back‑end development, with experience in React and Python/Django, and CI/CD environments.
• Demonstrated ability to architect scalable and resilient solutions, with a keen understanding of architectural patterns and frameworks.
• Strong commitment to code quality, security, and performance optimization, with experience implementing best practices and mentoring others in these areas.
• Experience partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to define product requirements, scope technical deliverables, and shape the product roadmap.

Employee perks and salary

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• HSA plans with employer contributions matching 100 % of the plan deductible
• 85 % paid healthcare premiums for you, your spouse, and dependents
• $10k “BrainBudget” to facilitate your personal and professional growth
• $1,500 “Battlestation Budget” to outfit your home office
• 31 days of PTO, which includes federal holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 5 %
• A monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• Monthly stipend for Veterans

Specific job needs

• This position may require a U.S. Government Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• This role requires up to 30 % domestic travel to client sites annually.
• The applicant possesses a current CompTIA Security+ certification, or has the ability to successfully obtain the certification within 180 days of hire.
• The applicant is located in Michigan or Texas.