Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join Appfire, a remote-first company, and contribute to the development of 7pace, a leading time-tracking application. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design, build, and maintain application features. Lead the delivery of scalable, high-traffic cloud applications using backend technologies like .NET with C#. Utilize your expertise in microservice architectures and cloud platforms. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Proven multi-year experience in leading the delivery of multiple scalable, high-traffic cloud applications
• Proficiency with back-end technologies (7 years of experience), specifically REST API with .NET with C#
• Truly engineering approach to solving problems. Strong theoretical foundations of computer science (e.g. data structures, algorithms and computational complexity, FP, OOP) are highly practical in the ever-changing landscape of technologies
• Superb understanding of modern microservice architectures, and practical experience implementing them in the cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS), familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• In-depth architectural understanding of web applications, including performance, quality and security aspects
• Desire and ability to learn and mentor others and help shape the team’s culture
• Command of English at level B2 or higher

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a self-organizing, cross-functional product team and cooperate closely with other Software Engineers, UX Designers, Product Managers, Team Leaders, and with other specialists like Product Marketeers or Support Engineers
• Lead, design, build and maintain application features that bring value to our customers
• Follow and establish the best engineering practices: coding standards, automated testing, code reviews, pair programming to build high-quality software that is scalable, reliable, robust and maintainable
• Share your thoughts openly and honestly on what would be the best for the customers and the business: you will be part of discussions about the future of our products and Appfire
• Be the change you seek - champion improvements within the team and products, adopting a proactive stance on innovation and process enhancement
• Decide freely about your day and assignments - we do not micromanage people and we do care about work & life balance

Preferred Qualifications

• Node.js with Typescript is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases is a plus (PostgreSQL or MSSQL are preferred)

Benefits

• Salary Ranges: Perm (UoP) 22 000- 31 000 PLN gross/month (Possibility to apply for 50% tax deductible costs on creative works- AKUP/IP tax-deductible costs)
• Indefinite employment contract from day one, no trial periods
• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
• 26 paid days off, regardless of years of experience
• Wellness days – additional time-off each month to recharge and take care of yourself (1 day per month)
• Private healthcare
• MyBenefit platform - 150 PLN/month to spend on available shops, restaurants, gyms, etc
• Home office allowance - 200 PLN/month to cover your electricity and internet bills
• Lunch card - 300 PLN/month to spend on groceries / restaurants (excluding alcohol and other excise duties items)
• Life insurance
• English language courses