What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at LeadsOnline?
Who we are:
LeadsOnline is a powerful digital platform that helps law enforcement investigators and analysts advance criminal cases through the most current data on people and property across the U.S., and helps businesses reduce the hassles of reporting. Law enforcement agencies of every size and mandate use LeadsOnline to find suspects, stolen items, and patterns of individual and organized criminal activity.
We are building the future of criminal investigations, helping our clients protect communities and solve crimes.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer to play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining our SaaS products hosted on AWS. You’ll work with a collaborative team to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that drive real-world impact.
Role and responsibilities:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Technical Execution:
Design, develop, and deliver SaaS products hosted on AWS using service-based architectures.
Write high-quality, maintainable code and perform peer reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align technical work with business goals.
Architecture and Scalability:
Contribute to architectural decisions that support scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
Identify and implement performance improvements and workflow enhancements.
Optimize AWS infrastructure to balance performance and cost-efficiency.
Quality Assurance and Testing:
Work closely with QA to ensure robust testing strategies, including automated testing where appropriate.
Support the adoption of a “shift-left” testing approach by addressing quality early in the development cycle.
Collaboration and Agile Practices:
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across production and non-production environments.
Partner with DevOps to maintain and enhance deployment pipelines and monitoring systems.
Who you are:
You are an experienced engineering leader with a passion for building SaaS products that solve real-world problems. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and take pride in mentoring and empowering your team to deliver exceptional results.
Key Qualifications:
5 years of experience in software engineering.
Proven experience building and scaling SaaS products on AWS, including leveraging service-based architectures.
Strong proficiency with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Handlebar, JavaScript, or similar).
Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins).
Familiarity with Redis, Mongo, and Elastic Search
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data-intensive platforms or workflows.
Background in law enforcement or related industries is a plus.
What you can expect from us:
At LeadsOnline, we serve with energy, diligence, and persistence. We deeply believe the work we do makes a difference in the lives of our users, the communities they protect, and the victims they serve.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll join a fast-growing, mission-driven, and innovative team. You’ll have access to technical and professional training to grow your skills, and you’ll work in an environment where excellence and collaboration are celebrated.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Flex schedule
Robust PTO package
LeadsOnline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
