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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** EQUAL PARTNERS, INC. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Node.Js, Pair Programming, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Api Design - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/5ed46021-589b-4e2f-a83c-c6935434d555/lead-software-engineer-ai-mvp-js-aws ## About the Role * Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript, React, and Node.js * Solid understanding of API design, system architecture, and infrastructure (cloud, deployments, environments, ideally with AWS) * Proven track record building products from 0 to MVP to scale in startup environments * Experience integrating AI features into real products (e.g., automation, generation, or decision-support tools) * Ability to make pragmatic, product-driven technical decisions * Experience leading small teams and mentoring junior developers * Comfortable working directly with C-level stakeholders and translating ambiguity into execution Not Required But Nice To Have Expertise (What would be great for you to have) * Nice to have: experience in fintech or marketplaces ## Description * Lead the end-to-end development of web applications using JavaScript frameworks * Design and implement scalable, maintainable system architectures * Translate high-level, often ambiguous requirements from C-level stakeholders into clear technical solutions * Build and integrate AI-driven features * Take ownership of product delivery from concept to MVP to production and iteration * Establish best practices across code quality, structure, and development workflows * Mentor and coach junior developers and interns (code reviews, pair programming, technical guidance) * Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals, * We pay in USD through our platform that allows you to convert, allocate and disburse your salary as you want and into almost any currency that you choose * Paid company holidays * Medical, safety, and wellness benefits * Technology benefits * Business English language classes * …and more perks being added each quarter Interested? Great! Please send us your CV/Resume to start the conversation and learn more about each other. EQUALS TRUE is a global inclusive talent network of like-minded software engineers, agilists, and design thinkers. We build and develop safe, inclusive, equitable and balanced teams for companies that need to scale globally in a socially responsible way. EQUALS TRUE is open to all qualified candidates. We never evaluate qualified people on anything other than their skills, work history, training, and ability to do the job. We respect the right of people to live the life they want without judgement. So we practice wage equality, create a culture of belonging, insist upon respect for all our people, make every effort to accommodate all disabilities, and work only with companies that share our values. We are proud to be a global equal opportunity employer. And as such we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, status as a veteran, or any other protected status. We also consider qualified applicants with non-violent and non-financial related criminal histories. Additionally, EQUALS TRUE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our hiring processes. 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