What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at recruyt?
About the Role
My client is hiring a Senior / Lead Backend Software Engineer to help build the logistics technology backbone required for large-scale combat operations. This is a high-ownership role at the intersection of advanced logistics algorithms, AI-enabled systems, and complex, real-world integrations — all in direct support of the warfighter at the tactical edge.
You’ll play a key role in shaping core backend systems, influencing technical direction, and ensuring production-grade reliability for software deployed in operational environments. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, product leaders, and operational experts who prioritize impact, mission outcomes, and engineering excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Own the design, development, and deployment of backend systems that power mission-critical logistics software
- Lead the development and evolution of core platform services supporting tactical and operational logistics workflows
- Design and implement scalable APIs, data pipelines, and integrations across diverse and often constrained systems
- Drive architectural decisions to ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability in production environments
- Build systems that deliver real-time visibility, predictive insights, and optimized logistics workflows
- Participate in — and often lead — technical design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions
- Serve as a technical escalation point for production issues, driving rapid diagnosis and resolution
- Collaborate closely with military stakeholders, product managers, and engineers to translate real-world sustainment needs into robust software solutions
- Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and mentorship of junior engineers
Qualifications
- 6 years of experience building and shipping production-grade backend systems or distributed software
- Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Go, C , TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
- Proven experience designing APIs, data pipelines, and system integrations at scale
- Experience owning systems end-to-end, from design through deployment and ongoing operation
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to balance speed, reliability, and long-term maintainability
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in mission-driven environments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building software for defense, aerospace, or other complex, high-reliability domains
- Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or sustainment systems (especially in military contexts)
- Experience deploying and operating systems in cloud environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and/or Edge environments
- Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or machine learning in operational or production settings
Salary : $165,000 - $250,000