Senior Software Engineer

Elite Technology

. Contribute to system- and component-level architecture design with engineers and architects .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $155,700 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in software architecture and system design, with a proven track record in delivering large-scale, cloud-based systems. Capable of leading cross-team initiatives, mentoring engineers, and driving change in complex technical environments.

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Software ArchitectureCloud-Based Systems DeliveryTest AutomationLeadership SkillsTechnical Root Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem DesignCode ReviewCI/CD Best PracticesIncident ResponseProduction Code ContributionTroubleshootingRisk MitigationTechnical ExecutionComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering Degree

Industry Keywords

DevOpsObservabilityTechnical HealthCross-Team InitiativesOn-Call Participation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to system- and component-level architecture design with engineers and architects
Own end-to-end technical execution of key initiatives from design through delivery
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and dependencies
Lead cross-team initiatives and influence platform-level decisions
Participate in code reviews and apply best practices in CI/CD, testing, observability, and DevOps
Partner with Product, UX, QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams
Lead complex incident response and technical root cause analysis, including on-call participation
Mentor and support engineers
Contribute hands-on, production-ready code to critical components and complex problem areas
Balance short-term delivery with long-term technical health
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
Support alignment between product priorities and technical execution
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
9–12 years of professional software development experience
Expert-level knowledge of software architecture and system design
Proven experience delivering large-scale, cloud-based systems
Proven experience writing test automation at every level to confirm application functionality and performance goals are met
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
Ability to drive change across complex technical environments
Ability to travel up <10% as business needs require
Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work
Must be legally authorized to work in United States
Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position
Applicants must be based across U.S. time zones; Elite cannot hire employees located in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, or Oklahoma
We are not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation Package ($155,700-$173,000 base salary + variable component)
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
Professional Development Opportunities
Time Off
Wellness Initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Global Parental Leave
Calm, free premium subscription
Employee Discount Program
Flexible remote work model
Hybrid work environment options