Lead Back-End Software Engineer

PublicSquare Company Values

1. We are united in our commitment to freedom and truth - that's what makes us Americans.
2. We will always protect the family unit and celebrate the sanctity of every life.
3. We believe small business and the communities who support them are the backbone of our economy.
4. We believe in the greatness of this Nation and will always fight to defend it.
5. Our Constitution is non-negotiable - government isn't the source of our rights, so it can't take them away.

This is a full-time W2 position.

PublicSquare is America's leading commerce and payments ecosystem that serves customers and businesses that value life, family, and freedom. PublicSquare operates under three segments: Marketplace, Financial Technology, and Brands. The primary mission of the Marketplace segment is to help consumers “shop their values” and put purpose behind their purchases. PublicSquare leverages data and insights from the Marketplace to assess its customers’ needs and provide wholly-owned quality financial products and brands. PublicSquare’s Financial Technology segment includes Credova, a consumer financing and payments company. PublicSquare’s Brands segment consists of D2C companies, like EveryLife, a premium life-affirming baby products company.

Role Summary

As a Lead Backend Engineer at PublicSq., you will be part of a group that delivers innovative solutions for our company. We are a startup focused on connecting freedom-loving Americans with local community, reliable information, and the businesses that share their values.

You will work with Docker, Git, Gradle, Kotlin, Kafka, Kotest, Java, Micronaut, MongoDB, Redpanda, and other various technologies, leveraging distributed streaming platforms like Kafka and Redpanda to process real-time data efficiently.

This position is part of a department composed of frontend, backend, and DevOps engineers. It requires someone who is team-oriented, technology-savvy, and driven to produce quality products. You will work collaboratively with fellow department members, project managers, designers, and product managers. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves the idea of helping both develop technology and the business.

This position will work collaboratively on our web and app projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Will work with the Development, DevOps, and PM teams.
• Will be responsible for executing the development roadmap and optimization of cost, reliability, and scalability of our tech stack.
• Clear communicator and assist in the overall performance of the teams.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in software development, including a background as a software architect or senior developer.
• Experience in fast-paced, highly innovative SaaS startup and scale-up companies.
• Experience with Cloud technologies and optimizing for scale and cost.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing data stream processing solutions using distributed streaming platforms such as Kafka or Redpanda, with a strong understanding of event-driven architectures and real-time data pipelines.
• Leadership and organizational abilities. Proven experience as an architect, director, or similar leadership role.
• Ability to actively communicate, inspire, and motivate all levels of staff.
• Partners effectively and collaboratively with the Product, Sales, and Client Services teams.
• High "EQ" - good listening skills, clear and direct communicator with very high integrity.
• Honest and fair with both their team members as well as their colleagues.
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of technology trends to build a strategy.
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.
• Problem-solving, solution-oriented aptitude.
• BS in a technology field - Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, etc.
• MBA/MS is a plus.

 What we offer:

• Insurance: The company covers 100% of the premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, with some plans including an HSA with a company contribution.  
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 4%. 
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. 
• Make More Babies: Paid Parental Leave and a $5,000 Baby Bonus when you grow your family. 
• Savings: Discounts on our brands. 
• Recognition: Rewards and recognition bonuses. 
• Free Speech: Ability to respectfully express your views, even on sensitive topics. 
• More to Come!