Lead Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure server-side applications that power company's products and services. This position leads the engineering team, sets technical standards, ensures system performance, and aligns technology with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Leadership
  
  
  
  • Lead and mentor engineers and cross-disciplinary teams.
  
  
  • Set coding standards and enforce architecture best practices.
  
  
  • Conduct design/code reviews and guide DevOps processes (CI/CD, reliability).
  
  
  • Produce technical documentation and architectural designs.
  
  


• Backend Development
  
  
  
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
  
  
  • Write and optimize complex SQL and NoSQL queries.
  
  
  • Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable systems.
  
  


• Frontend Development
  
  
  
  • Maintain front-end frameworks and standardized design systems.
  
  
  • Develop reusable web components (for eCommerce & mobile).
  
  
  • Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and product managers.
  
  


• Collaboration & Delivery
  
  
  
  • Partner with product, DevOps, and technical teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  
  
  • Support the full SDLC (requirements → deployment).
  
  
  • Promote cross-training and continuous improvement.
  
  


• Process & Quality
  
  
  
  • Improve development processes and infrastructure.
  
  
  • Define and execute testing strategies with QA support.
  
  
  • Meet performance and SLA goals.
  
  


• Innovation & Problem Solving
  
  
  
  • Research and evaluate new technologies.
  
  
  • Propose frameworks and system enhancements.
  
  
  • Lead special projects and resolve complex technical challenges.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  
  
  • 5+ years of relevant experience and proven leadership background.
  
  


• Technical Skills
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of OOP and REST API development.
  
  
  • Strong in PHP (Symfony or Laravel).
  
  
  • Expertise in MySQL (Aurora) and MongoDB (DocumentDB).
  
  
  • Proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular).
  
  
  • Experience with ORMs (Doctrine or Eloquent).
  
  
  • Familiarity with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and JetBrains IDEs.
  
  
  • Comfortable with Linux/Ubuntu and Windows-based environments.
  
  
  • Bonus: JavaScript or Python experience.
  
  

Professional Skills:

• Experience with Scrum/Agile.


• Advanced database optimization.


• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving.


• Strong ownership and accountability.


• Flexibility for meetings, trainings, and occasional overtime.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401k Opportunity with Company Match


• Opportunity to shape the architecture and processes of a growing platform


• A small, focused team that values clean design, open communication, and quality code

Location: Hybrid, Irvine, California #LI-Hybrid

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Quilt Software

Ever wondered how your favorite local shops compete with the big guys? That’s where we come in. We’re Quilt Software, providing Main Street's unsung heroes – from quirky cheese shops to family-run jewelry stores – with the tools they need to compete. Last year, we helped 14,000+ shops make over $2 billion in sales with our family of industry-specific software solutions. 

If you get a kick out of supporting local businesses, love great software, and want to be part of a company that’s powering Main Street, we’d love to chat. Come join us in our quest to keep local retail not just alive, but thriving!

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