OtterBase · 21 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOtterBase is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple teams, driving impact through deep technical expertise and strong collaboration. The role involves shaping and delivering scalable, secure platform capabilities while balancing hands-on engineering with technical strategy.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegal
Hiring Manager
Caitlyn Esterline
Responsibilities
Influence architecture and design decisions spanning multiple teams
Own and evolve critical platform areas including onboarding, developer tooling, authentication, and user management
Identify technical risks and opportunities, leading initiatives for scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability
Set engineering standards, patterns, and best practices
Align technical strategy with delivery plans and team goals
Translate product vision into technically sound, scalable solutions
Resolve complex cross-team dependencies and tradeoffs
Drive consistency across systems and experiences
Design, implement, and review high-impact code in complex areas
Lead technical discovery and execution for ambiguous initiatives
Ensure solutions are well-tested, observable, and production-ready
Mentor engineers in technical depth, system design, and impact
Raise quality through code reviews, architectural guidance, and knowledge sharing
Foster continuous improvement and technical curiosity
Champion secure-by-design principles around authentication, authorization, and data access
Ensure systems meet reliability, availability, and performance expectations
Improve observability and operational readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
8+ years developing complex software applications with demonstrated Staff-level impact
Advanced experience with .NET Framework/C# and/or PHP, with strong OOP and architecture skills
Strong experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server preferred), including schema design and optimization
Proven experience designing and operating cloud-based solutions on AWS
Experience architecting scalable, distributed systems
Deep understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies
Strong security knowledge (OWASP, PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, or similar)
Solid networking fundamentals (HTTPS, DNS, SSL/TLS)
Deep knowledge of design patterns
Proven ability to translate complex requirements into clear technical solutions
Strong code review and quality standards experience
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions
Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with remote and distributed teams
Company
OtterBase
OtterBase is a staffing and recruiting company that provides staffing and recruitment services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Bennett
CEO and Co-Founder/Owner
Jeff Bennett "JB"
Chairman & Co-Founder
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