Staff Software Engineer: AI/LLM & Scalable Architecture Lead

Optomi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading pet screening technology company, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join a high-impact engineering organization. This key role involves translating product requirements into scalable technical designs while contributing to hands-on development.

The ideal candidate should possess strong system design experience with AWS, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, and have a passion for leading technical discussions. Opportunities exist to influence architecture and engage in AI-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong system design and architecture experience in modern software environments.
• Hands-on development experience contributing to coding and technical implementation.
• Experience with AWS, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Full-stack engineering competency, strong backend focus.
• Experience designing and building microservices or modern distributed architectures.
• Strong communication skills and comfort leading technical conversations.
• Ability to operate in a high-ownership, multi-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Contribute hands-on to application development and technical delivery.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and teams.
• Guide architecture decisions across multiple teams.
• Build scalable applications using AWS, TypeScript/Node.js.
• Own delivery accountability and drive projects from design to implementation.

Skills

System design and architecture

AWS

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Microservices

Full-stack engineering

Communication skills

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading pet screening technology company, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join a high-impact engineering organization. This key role involves translating product requirements into scalable technical designs while contributing to hands-on development.

The ideal candidate should possess strong system design experience with AWS, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, and have a passion for leading technical discussions. Opportunities exist to influence architecture and engage in AI-driven initiatives.