Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

Company Name: SalesAi

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/bx3agmhrgjy5ib82

Job Description: Posted 14h agoLead Software Engineer@ SalesAiView All JobsWebsiteUnited States or United StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Designing code, Own features end, Mentor engineersRequirements Summary:8+ years software development, leadership experience; Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering; proficient in Java, React, TypeScript; cloud (GCP); API design; AI/ML concepts; data engineering; Agile tooling (Jira, Git, CI/CD).Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Zustand, OpenAPI, GCP
About the roleA Lead Engineer will drive the technical development of our AI-powered sales platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and sales, to architect, build, and optimize scalable solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for AI-driven innovations.What you'll doBe a Primary Individual ContributorMost of your time will be spent designing, building, and shipping production code in Java Spring Boot and Next.js + Zustand (TypeScript).Own complex features end to end—from data modeling and service logic to API design and frontend integration.Make pragmatic architectural decisions that balance performance, scalability, and maintainability.Lead by Example in Code Quality and DesignConsistently model clean code practices, effective design patterns, and thoughtful system design in day-to-day work.Set the technical bar through high-quality pull requests, tests, and documentation rather than mandates.Drive improvements through refactoring and incremental architectural enhancements.Pair, Coach, and Mentor EngineersDedicate time each week to pair programming, design reviews, and hands-on problem solving with other engineers.Coach team members on Spring Boot, TypeScript, API design, and cloud architecture through real work—not abstract guidance.Provide actionable feedback that helps engineers improve code quality, ownership, and confidence.Own APIs and Frontend IntegrationDesign and maintain APIs using OpenAPI specifications, ensuring consistency and usability.Actively work with frontend engineers to integrate APIs into Next.js applications, addressing performance, error handling, and UX considerations.Guide API versioning and backward compatibility through practical implementation.Drive Performance, Reliability, and DeliveryActively profile, optimize, and scale services and web applications in cloud environments.Participate directly in on-call rotations, incident response, and root-cause analysis.Improve CI/CD workflows, observability, and deployment practices through hands-on contributions.What you bringBachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.8+ years of experience in software development and as a software team lead engineer.Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript.Experience with cloud platforms (ideally GCP) and microservices or modular monolithic architecture.Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, APIs, and data engineering.Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL), data modeling, and data system scalability principles.Experience with Agile methodologies and development tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.MindsetYou move toward a challenge. No blame, but high accountability.You love mentoring and growing a team.Always pursuing betterment, continuous improvement, and trying new things.Why you'll love working hereAt SalesAi, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to help you thrive both on and off the clock:Flexible (Unlimited) PTO10 Paid Holidays – Plus regular company-sponsored events.Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceEmployer-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with 4% MatchAward-Winning Culture – Voted a Top Culture Company in Indianapolis across multiple categories.