Later is the world's most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns.

The Senior Engineer is responsible for driving large-scale projects, delivering impactful features, and maintaining high engineering standards.

Design scalable, maintainable, and secure service architectures.
Identify opportunities for platform-wide improvements, new service development, and reduction of technical debt.
Contribute to long-term platform vision and help shape standards for engineering excellence.
Contribute to long-term architectural planning and system design.

Build backend services using C# in a Functional Programming paradigm or TypeScript for web and background worker applications.
Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases; PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure as Code.
Apply security best practices across applications and infrastructure (secure coding, vulnerability assessments, secrets management).
Continuously improve the codebase by upholding high standards for code reviews, architecture, testing, and deployment.
Act as the go-to expert for debugging, troubleshooting, and system reliability.

Grow as a technical mentor to multiply team impact by elevating skills and practices of peers and junior engineers.
Collaborate within your team and cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver platform solutions.
Work closely with stakeholders to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex backend issues across the stack.
Contribute to engineering culture by modeling ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset.

Mentor and develop junior engineers through coaching, pairing, and feedback.
Champion engineering best practices, raising the bar for technical excellence across the team.
Model emotional intelligence and resilience, building trust and inspiring growth in others.

Stay current on emerging technologies in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and secure software practices.
Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectures.
Promote Agile best practices and contribute to evolving team workflows (Scrum).
Share insights on industry trends and competitor approaches to inform product and engineering strategy.

You consistently deliver complex, high-impact projects on time meeting both technical and business objectives.
You're seen as a trusted technical leader and SME of your domain who raises the bar for engineering excellence across the team.
You proactively identify opportunities to optimize performance, security, and scalability, and successfully implement solutions.
You coach and influence peers, creating a ripple effect that improves team performance and morale.

A strong appetite for learning and personal growth.
7–10 years of progressive software engineering experience (leadership required)
In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and architectures.
Proficiency or ability to ramp up quickly with typed, functional programming in C# or TypeScript.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
Experience in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud).
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices.
Strong understanding of testing and automation practices.
Experience in performance optimization for reliability and scalability.
A strong interest in AI/ML applications in production systems.
Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and project delivery.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for all audiences.
Strategic problem-solving ability with adaptability in fast-changing environments.
A passion for mentoring and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.

The salary range for this role is:

We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; and Vancouver, WA.

Senior Engineer (Platform)

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