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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** SECOND NATURE, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Cursor, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Openapi, Trunk-based Development, Backend, Domain Driven Design, Microservices - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-backend-focused-secondnature-com-10185973 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture. * Experience with TypeScript and Node. * Experience with AWS, postgress, SQL * Experience using AI coding tools (like Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) in your daily workflow, with genuine excitement about where agentic AI is headed for software development. * Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, domain driven design, etc). * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. ## Description So why not renting? It's still a chore to get utilities set up, buy renters insurance, get air filters changed, handle pest control, and more., Second Nature is looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative and scalable software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company's overall technology strategy., * Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems * Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, ensuring it meets both functional and non-functional requirements. * Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software systems. * Uphold coding standards, best practices, and guidelines while conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality software. * Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing code and improving system performance. * Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. * Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency. * Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and API specifications. Communicate technical decisions and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives. * Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation Key Outcomes * Backend services and APIs that ship on schedule and hold up in production, with defects caught in review or test rather than by customers. * Clean, well-tested code that other engineers can pick up and extend without a translation layer, raising the bar for maintainability across the codebase. * A continuous delivery pipeline and monitoring setup that stays healthy, supporting trunk-based development so the team deploys with confidence instead of caution. * Product ideas translated into working technical solutions, with design and product partners who see you as a reliable thought partner early in the process rather than a downstream implementer. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [For the REST of us: API First and Conway’s Law](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1932-for-the-rest-of-us-api-first-and-conway-s-law) - [Contract-First Frontend: Scaling Reliable UIs with OpenAPI and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1995-contract-first-frontend-scaling-reliable-uis-with-openapi-and-ai) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 159: AI Pipelines, 10x Faster TypeScript, How to Interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/563-dev-digest-159-ai-pipelines-10x-faster-typescript-how-to-interview) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 125 - Duck and Cover](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/462-dev-digest-125-duck-and-cover)