Lead Software Engineer (AWS)

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work environment (in-office 3 days per week). Candidates MUST be local to Austin, TX.

We re looking for a Lead Software Engineer with strong AWS expertise to help build and optimize modern, cloud-native solutions that drive business impact. You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing applications while influencing architecture, process, and technical direction.

If you thrive in an Agile environment, love solving complex problems, and want to stay on the leading edge of cloud innovation this role is for you.

What You ll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy solutions using AWS cloud services (Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with product owners and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable systems.
• Optimize existing applications and help evolve architecture for performance and flexibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges during development and production.
• Write clean, maintainable code and promote best practices through code reviews.
• Support Agile delivery through sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Stay current on emerging AWS technologies and recommend innovative improvements.

What You Bring

• 6 10 years of software engineering experience
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture and cloud-native design patterns
• Preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Hands-on experience with APIs, data integration, and automation
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Familiarity with GitHub, SQL Server, and ETL processes
• Experience ensuring secure handling of sensitive data (financial or PII)
• Bonus: Exposure to AWS AI/ML tools (Bedrock, SageMaker, Q Developer, Q Business)

Why Join Us

• Work with modern cloud technologies and forward-thinking teams
• Help shape solutions that make a real impact
• Flexible, collaborative work culture
• Opportunity to lead, learn, and grow with a cutting-edge technical team

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