Senior Software Engineer - Remote, Multi-Stack Consulting

NextLink Labs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NextLink Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Custom Software Development consulting team. You’ll design and build scalable web applications and APIs, working across Ruby on Rails, React, Node.js, Rust, Python, Java, and Go to match client needs.

You’ll own architecture decisions, contribute to engagements, and collaborate with clients in an agile, remote-first environment that values clarity, ownership, and outcomes. Remote nationwide opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building production web applications or backend services.
• Deep proficiency in at least one modern language/framework with production ownership.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) and integrating with third-party services.
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar) and sound database design/optimization practices.
• Strong testing and debugging discipline (e.g., RSpec/Minitest, Jest/RTL, or language-appropriate equivalents).
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and scope features or full projects from client requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, able to build buy-in, facilitate compromise, and manage client expectations.
• Proficient with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Understanding of accessibility, security, and scalable application design principles.
• Comfort moving between languages, frameworks, and problem domains as engagements demand.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications, APIs, and backend services for client engagements.
• Work across a variety of languages and frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, React, Node.js, Rust, Python, Java, Go) depending on client needs and your strengths.
• Architect service-oriented, microservices, or event-driven solutions appropriate to each engagement.
• Make pragmatic architecture decisions to identify and remediate technical debt in legacy applications.
• Communicate directly with clients, leading demos, gathering feedback, and shaping solutions to their pain points.
• Work in an agile team environment with regular stand-ups.
• Engage in code reviews with teammates and uphold strong testing and debugging practices.
• Contribute to internal best practices, documentation, and code templates.
• Engage in thought leadership through blog posts, webinars, and other marketing materials.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

React/Node.js

Rust

Python/Django

Java

Go

C#/.NET

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

Job description

NextLink Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Custom Software Development consulting team. You’ll design and build scalable web applications and APIs, working across Ruby on Rails, React, Node.js, Rust, Python, Java, and Go to match client needs.

You’ll own architecture decisions, contribute to engagements, and collaborate with clients in an agile, remote-first environment that values clarity, ownership, and outcomes. Remote nationwide opportunities available.