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# Lead Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Dane Street
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Netsuite, Salesforce.Com, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Scripting, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Stripe, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Docker
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://apply.workable.com/dane-street-llc/j/193DE3520F

## About the Role

* Strong backend engineering experience (preferably in Python)
 * Experience working with AWS (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)
 * Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations
 * Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
 * Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver independently
 * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, * AWS Certification (e.g., Cloud Practitioner or higher)
 * Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., CDK)
 * Familiarity with event-driven architectures and serverless systems
 * Experience working in a startup or small team environment
 * Exposure to data pipelines, ETL workflows, or AI/ML integrations
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines
 * Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
 * Frontend or full-stack capabilities
 * Experience integrating with SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Stripe, NetSuite, etc.)

## Description

* Own projects end-to-end: design, development, deployment, and ongoing support
 * Build and maintain backend systems and APIs
 * Integrate with third-party platforms and external services
 * Develop automation workflows to streamline internal processes
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
 * Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment
 * Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making


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