Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

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

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

API design

RESTful services

Spring frameworks

Relational databases

Object-oriented programming

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will guide high-impact technical decisions for complex product applications and scalable platform services. You will collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, and engineering partners to shape architecture, resolve multi-team challenges, and drive sound engineering outcomes at scale. The position also combines hands‑on technical depth with mentorship, technical standards, and a strong focus on quality and responsible AI use.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $190,000 – $280,000 annually

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

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Java software development experience, especially for product applications
• 5+ years of experience 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.