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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Trust Llc - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Next.js, TypeScript, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/trust-will-lead-software-engineer-lipkgyxd0z ## About the Role * ionsYou are a technical leader, proficient in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js, with a strong foundation in system design and cloud-native developm * ent.You have a problem-solving mindset, tackling system-wide challenges with strategic thinking and a focus on high-impact soluti * ons.You see AI not as a tool but as a fundamental shift in engineering, and you actively seek opportunities to harness its potent * ial.You thrive in fast-moving, high-performance environments, navigating ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and delivering resu * lts.You are a mentor and collaborator, fostering team growth through thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and constructive feedb * ack.You are passionate about writing maintainable, testable code, ensuring software quality through modern DevOps and observability best practi ces. Required S * killsProficiency in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Nod * e.js.Strong foundation in system design and cloud-native develop * ment.Problem-solving mindset with strategic thin * king.Experience in mentoring and collabora * tion.Passion for writing maintainable, testable code. Preferred * SkillsExperience with AI integration in engineering proc * esses.Familiarity with modern DevOps and observability best prac * tices.Knowledge of cloud architecture and CI/CD prac ## Description If you're excited about driving measurable impact and contributing to a mission that truly matters, we'd love to connect. Join a collaborative, experiment-driven team where your insights, creativity, and product thinking help unlock meaningful growth for our customers and the business. About the Rol eTechnical Leadership, Quality & Impact. Architect, design, and deliver large-scale, high-performance features across the stack. Drive system-level design and data modeling, ensuring scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions aligned with organizational best practices . Responsibiliti * esThink expansively about AI-how to build with it, integrate it into features, and leverage it to drive innovatio * n.Own technical projects end-to-end, ensuring efficient delivery, optimal performance, extensibility, and reliabilit * y.Lead and contribute operational engineering strategies, including test automation observability and modern CI/CD practice * s.Collaborate on cloud architecture decisions to deliver resilient, cost-effective, and secure solution * s.Deliver high-quality, production-ready code that adheres to coding and operational best practices, accounts for edge cases, and is self-documenting for maintainabilit * y.Lead efforts to reduce technical debt and optimize system performance through continuous refactoring and advanced debugging practice * s.Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance, leveraging monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify bottlenecks and issue * s.Champion a culture of learning by facilitating design discussions, providing constructive feedback, and fostering collaboration across team s. Collaboration, Innovation & Mentors * hipPartner with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical efforts with business objectives and customer nee * ds.Mentor engineers across skill levels, providing guidance in software patterns, architecture, DevOps, and problem-solving techniques to foster technical grow * th.Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment and shared understanding across tea * ms.Promote knowledge sharing through technical documentation, share-outs, and peer collaboration to elevate team capabiliti * es.Actively explore how AI can improve developer efficiency, automate workflows, and enhance system reliabili * ty.Explore and advocate for cutting-edge tools and technologies, incorporating them into the engineering stack when appropriate to advance capabiliti * es.Lead initiatives to drive innovation and continuously improve engineering processes, challenging the status quo to deliver greater val * ue.Contribute to system-wide architectural discussions to ensure alignment with strategic goals and future scalabili ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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