Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

SmartBear builds software quality tools trusted by 16M+ developers at 32,000+ organizations including Adobe, JetBlue, FedEx, and Microsoft.
Boston, MA, USAGalway, IrelandLondon, UK
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

SmartBear, a leading software quality tools provider, is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer for their Platform Services team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of SmartBear's platform architecture while working with cutting-edge technologies. The position requires expertise in both frontend and backend development, with a focus on building scalable, cloud-based solutions using technologies like TypeScript, Java, Node.js, and React.

As a Lead Full-Stack Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving the development of platform services that power multiple SmartBear products. You'll work with talented engineers across global locations, leading technical discussions and ensuring high-quality code standards. The role demands strong experience with AWS cloud services, microservices architecture, and modern development practices.

SmartBear offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with offices worldwide and a culture that celebrates diversity. The company serves over 16 million developers and 32,000+ organizations, including industry giants like Adobe, Microsoft, and FedEx. This position provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on products used by developers worldwide while working with a supportive team committed to innovation and quality.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of full-stack development experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable enterprise solutions. You'll be joining a company that values professional growth, work-life balance, and technical excellence, making this an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers looking to take their career to the next level.

Last updated 17 minutes ago

Responsibilities For Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

  • Lead the development and architecture of the SmartBear Platform
  • Design and implement scalable services for all products
  • Provide technical leadership for front-end and back-end engineering stack
  • Lead technical discussions and requirements analysis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Drive high engineering standards and code quality
  • Ensure code quality meets established guidelines
  • Work with geographically distributed teams

Requirements For Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

TypeScript
Java
Node.js
React
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 10+ years of experience in Full-stack development
  • Experience in high-volume SaaS applications with AWS
  • Experience with AWS serverless/lambda microservice architecture
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented and functional programming
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes containerized environments
  • Experience with event streaming systems (Kafka, Active MQ, EventBridge)
  • Experience with high load RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Proficiency in API design
  • Knowledge of observability tools
  • Product security engineering and OWASP knowledge
  • English communication skills at B2 level or higher

Benefits For Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Birthday off
  • People-focused culture
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To SmartBear Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

Lead Full-Stack Engineer position at SmartBear, focusing on platform services development with TypeScript, Java, Node.js, and React, requiring 10+ years of experience.

Manager, Project Management – Technology

Lead project management governance and standards for Disney Experiences Technology & Digital, ensuring strategic alignment and efficient project delivery.

Manager, Incident Management

Manager of Incident Management position at Disney Direct to Consumer, leading incident response and team management for streaming services.

Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Platform Services

Lead Full-Stack Engineer position at SmartBear, focusing on platform services development with TypeScript, Java, Node.js, and React, requiring 10+ years of experience.

Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure Service

Staff Software Engineer position at Airbnb focusing on database infrastructure, distributed systems, and data management, offering remote work and competitive compensation.