Lead Software Engineer
findersMundelein, IL
Lead Software Engineer
findersMundelein, IL
10 days ago
Occupations
Software DevelopersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersComputer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsAbout the role
Job Description:
In this hands-on leadership role you’ll help design, build, and scale a core platform for an AI-powered business management product.
You’ll work across both frontend and backend of applications and mobile experiences, playing a direct role in shaping both the product and the tech stack.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment: fast-paced, high ownership, and focused on turning ideas into production-quality software.
Why This Role
High ownership and direct product impact
Real users, real scale, and meaningful problems
Modern stack with AI-assisted development workflows
Opportunity to help shape both product and engineering direction
Competitive Salary depending on experience, equity, monthly stipend for benefits
Location:
Must be in the Greater-Phoenix area
Work will be Hybrid ( no office yet... possible plans for collaborative space to be located in Scottsdale or Tempe )
Compensation: 160K-220K plus equity (depending on experience)
What You'll Do:
Own the technical roadmap and deliver against product and revenue goals
Write production code across backend and frontend
Review React Native work from mobile contractors and step in when needed
Mentor developer and direct contract developers
Help hire and onboard the permanent team as they grow
Run two-week sprints and give the CEO clear status updates
Lead code reviews, set engineering standards, and write tests and documentation
Balance new features against technical debt and explain the trade-offs
Design secure, scalable architectures and integrate third-party services
Deploy and troubleshoot on AWS, including Laravel Vapor and serverless
Partner with designers to deliver polished, usable experiences
Use AI tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to ship faster while reviewing output for security, correctness, and maintainability
Turn customer insights and feature requests into practical solutions with the CEO
Build a positive, accountable engineering culture
Tech Stack
Backend: PHP, Laravel, MySQL
Frontend: Vue.js, Vuex, Vuetify, Nuxt.js, React.js
Mobile: React Native, Expo, Xcode, Android Studio
Cloud: AWS, Laravel Vapor, serverless
Workflow: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Slack
AI: Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot
Technical Requirements
6+ years of software engineering with substantial full-stack ownership (equivalent experience considered)
Strong production experience with PHP/Laravel, MySQL, and Vue.js
Background in API design, database performance, secure architecture, and testing
AWS and serverless experience (AWS DevOps and Laravel Vapor a plus)
Working knowledge of React Native and Expo, enough to review code and unblock contractors
Responsible use of AI-assisted development tools
Agile/Scrum and source control experience
Leadership Requirements
Experience leading and mentoring engineers, including early-career developers
Experience guiding a product through growth in a start-up or fast-paced environment
Ability to build a technical roadmap and explain it to non-technical leaders
Experience with contracted or distributed teams
Comfort balancing speed, quality, and technical debt
Prior experience at a company of similar stage, ideally familiar with SaaS
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Must be a US Citizen to be considered as no sponsorship is available for this role.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Mundelein, IL
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Custom Computer Programming Services
Posted
10 days ago
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