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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead - **Company:** KWI LLC - **Location:** Oyster Bay, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Software Code Optimization, Databases, Continuous Integration, Cursor, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Hibernate (Java), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, RabbitMQ, Redis, Mockito, Service-Oriented Architecture, Product Software Implementation Methods, SQL Databases, Web Services, ReactJS, Claude Code, Reliability of Systems, Agentic-AI, Git, Containerization, Material UI, Information Technology, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Puppet, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75683583-technical-lead ## About the Role * BS Degree in Computer Science/Engineering related degree or equivalent work experience * Hands-on experience with AI Coding tool. Agent OS, Claude Code, Cursor or similar frameworks. * 6+ Years of enterprise level experience * Expertise in Service-oriented architectures, microservices, advanced database schemas, relational and nonrelational databases, highly scalable and available web services. * The ability to context shift and manage multiple priorities at the same time * Hands-on experience in building RESTful Web Services * Experienced with microservices. * Prior experience using SQL, Hibernate, and one or more DB (MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, etc) * Prior experience using NoSQL. (Redis, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc) * Experience with automated testing frameworks (TDD, Mocking, Unit/Functional/Integration, Playwright) * Experience with development and CI tools: maven, git, Jenkins, Puppet, Crucible, Jira * Experience working with messaging systems. (RabbitMQ, Kafka) * Experience with Docker/Containerization. * Experience with Javascript, React Component Libraries * Extensive experience with Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum or SAFE ## Description You'll guide the technical direction of our platform architecture, mentor developers, and ensure that best practices in coding, design, and system reliability are consistently applied. Beyond building great software, you'll be part of a company that is actively embracing AI-assisted development and emerging frameworks like Agent OS and Cursor to accelerate productivity, improve quality, and redefine how engineering teams collaborate., * Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. * Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. * Takes full ownership over the decisions, actions, and failures. The impact you'll make * Lead the development and implementation of software projects from inception to deployment. * Deep experience in distributed systems, AI development, and software architecture to help us build and scale intelligent, autonomous systems using Spec Driven Development or Agentic Development. * You'll lead the design and development of next-generation AI-driven applications powered by agent frameworks, ensuring performance, safety, and interoperability across our platforms. * Lead proof-of-concept development to validate new AI agent workflows, APIs, and interfaces. * Evaluate emerging AI agent technologies and contribute to long-term architectural roadmaps. * Be a creative problem solver who can draw on an array of expertise and technology to design and implement reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions to challenging problems. * Work closely with multiple teams to deliver transformational changes to our processes and technologies. * Lead the technical specification, development, integration, testing and release of software components * Identify and address technical challenges, optimize code for performance, and participate in ongoing code refactoring. * Design and implement scalable software systems aligned with organizational architecture and security best practices., We understand that our teams need flexibility, which is why we follow a hybrid schedule. Our in-office days of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and employees are allowed to work remotely on Wednesdays and Friday. We are also a collaborative group and believe that getting together in person allows our team to do their best work. Together we enjoy monthly events, bagels every Thursday, a state-of-the-art coffee machine, a full snack pantry and many more surprise and delight moments throughout the year. Our commitment to you At KWI, we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all our team members to uphold these commitments. About KWI KWI helps retailers maximize sales by uniting their online and in-store capabilities to deliver delightful shopper experiences. With KWI Merchandising and mobile POS, retailers can execute omnichannel flawlessly, and right at their fingertips - clienteling, endless aisle, mobile checkout with the latest payment options, inventory management, and ecommerce.