Lead Software Developer

LawnStarter is revolutionizing the $100B+ outdoor home services industry with a mission to make lawn care and landscaping services more accessible and manageable for homeowners. Backed by $30M+ in venture funding and demonstrating solid market traction, they're now scaling their platform to the next level. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to drive significant technical initiatives with full autonomy and real impact. The role offers a remote-first environment with flexible hours, allowing you to work from anywhere while building meaningful technology that thousands of homeowners and service professionals rely on daily.

The tech stack is modern and comprehensive, including React, React Native, and TypeScript for frontend development, PHP (Laravel) and Node.js for backend services, and a robust infrastructure utilizing AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. You'll be working with various databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis, while using tools like Datadog and Sentry for observability.

Your responsibilities will span from leading technical initiatives and architectural decisions to mentoring other engineers and collaborating across teams. You'll be involved in everything from scoping new features with the product team to hands-on coding, code reviews, and production deployments. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, strong full-stack capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers competitive compensation, complete work location flexibility, and the opportunity to join a fast-moving team at a crucial growth stage. You'll have the chance to shape the future of outdoor home services while working in an environment that values both technical excellence and collaborative spirit.