Senior Software Engineer

Commercearchitects; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible work location

Disability and Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Professional development support

401(k) Retirement Plan

Regular team events

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Commerce Architects is seeking Senior Software Engineers to own large functional areas, lead feature design, and mentor engineers across client projects. You will collaborate with clients, guide architectural decisions, and help establish engineering best practices in a full-time role with ~40 hours/week and occasional busy periods.

Depending on placement (SSE1 or SSE2), responsibilities include leading design, shaping technical direction, mentoring teams, and serving as a trusted advisor to

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional software development with increasing levels of technical leadership.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale features and components.
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, etc.).
• Ability to decompose complex problems, delegate effectively, and drive solutions to completion.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting the growth of other engineers.
• Consulting or client-facing technical experience (especially valuable at higher levels).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, estimating, and delivery of complex features.
• Drive architectural strategy and shape technical direction.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Lead major project work streams and break down large initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and executives.
• Help establish company-wide best practices and technical growth.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture design

Mentoring

Client-facing communication

Problem decomposition

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Job description

We’re looking for experienced engineers who are ready to drive technical initiatives, mentor team members, and deliver enterprise-level solutions. At Commerce Architects, we’ve spent over 16 years building complex systems for industry-leading companies, and we’re looking for senior engineers who can shape architecture, accelerate project delivery, and grow as trusted advisors to our clients.

Note: We’re building our Talent Community for future opportunities at two levels: Senior Software Engineer I (SSE1) and Senior Software Engineer II (SSE2). Final placement will be determined during the interview process based on skills, experience, and leadership scope.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of large functional areas within client projects, lead feature design and implementation, and mentor engineers at varying levels. You’ll collaborate directly with clients, guide architectural decisions, and help establish engineering best practices. This is a full-time position requiring ~40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional additional hours during busy periods.

Depending on your experience and level placement (SSE1 or SSE2), your responsibilities may include:

• Leading the design, estimating, and delivery of complex features
• Driving architectural strategy and shaping technical direction
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers
• Leading major project work streams and breaking down large initiatives into actionable components
• Serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients, including executives and senior stakeholders
• Helping establish best practices and contributing to company-wide technical growth

Growth Path

At either level, you’ll gain the leadership expertise to guide distributed teams, the technical vision to influence enterprise systems, and the business acumen to align technical decisions with client goals.

Within 18–36 months, you’ll be on track to:

• Become a go-to expert in specialized areas, own production monitoring for critical systems, and grow as a technical strategist.
• Own complete project work streams, evaluate industry trends, and develop executive-level consulting and advisory skills.

What You’ll Need

Successful candidates will bring most of the following:

• 4–7 years of professional software development experience, with increasing levels of technical leadership
• Strong experience designing and delivering large-scale features and components
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance optimization
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, etc.)
• Ability to decompose complex problems, delegate effectively, and drive solutions to completion
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience mentoring and supporting the growth of other engineers
• Consulting or client-facing technical experience (especially valuable at higher levels)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

A Typical Day

Your day might include:

• Leading a stand-up and unblocking teammates
• Designing and implementing a key system integration or microservice
• Coordinating with DevOps to improve CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• Reviewing pull requests and mentoring junior developers
• Translating technical tradeoffs for clients in a way that informs business decisions
• Documenting architectural decisions to share knowledge with the broader team
• Taking a break for a foosball match or Nintendo Switch game in our office game room

What Sets Us Apart

While other companies may offer higher salaries or a narrow technical scope, at CommerceArchitects, you’ll gain:

• Autonomy to own technical delivery of large systems or projects
• Influence in shaping solutions, technology choices, and delivery strategies
• Breadth across technologies, stacks, and industries
• Mentorship opportunities to develop others while advancing your own leadership
• Balance between deep technical work, collaboration, and personal commitments

Benefits and Perks

• 100% health/dental/vision premium coverage (50% for dependents)
• Flexible work location and schedule
• Flexible Time Off
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing bonus
• Professional development support
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Family Leave Benefits
• Regular team events and recognition program
• Fitness reimbursement
• In‑office game room

Our Learning Environment

We believe in:

• Developing technical leadership and strategic thinking
• Building advanced consulting and client advisory skills
• Cross-domain expertise and emerging technology exploration
• Team mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Recognition for technical excellence and leadership impact

Work Location

We offer flexible options! This role is available as a hybrid position based in Spokane, Washington, or fully remote for candidates in select states where we’re set up for employment operations. We evaluate each location on a case-by-case basis, so please note your state of residence when applying.

Commerce Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.