Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead

Location: Remote

Company Overview
Comcate was founded in 2000 with the mission of supporting local municipalities. We use web-based technology to help local agencies manage code enforcement, animal control, citizen engagement, permitting, and licensing.

Today, over 25,000 staff users at local governments use Comcate to serve their constituents. Our remote (work-from-home) culture is based on transparency, collaboration, and accountability and we are proud of our reputation as a premier provider of government software solutions.

If this appeals to you please continue learning more about the position.

We are looking for someone ready to lead the engineering and QA teams to build highly scalable and reliable software, and partner with cross-functional teams to align on deliverables. If you are someone who welcomes challenges, we are eager to have you on the team!

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead who will play a pivotal role in shaping our product and technology strategy. As a member of our lean, fast-moving team, you will develop high-impact features, build scalable systems, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive our product vision. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of ownership, thrives in ambiguity, and is deeply passionate about delivering an exceptional end-user experience.

Responsibilities

• Team Lead Responsibilities
  • Foster a High-Ownership Culture: Encourage team members to take full responsibility for their projects and deliverables, promoting accountability and pride in their work.
  • Lead by Example: Demonstrate best practices in coding, collaboration, and problem-solving, setting the tone for excellence within the team.
  • Navigate Ambiguity: make informed decisions and guide the team through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
  • Stakeholder management: foster strong relationships, align diverse priorities, and drive collaboration across functions.
  • Mentor & Develop Talent: Provide regular feedback, share technical insights, and create growth opportunities to help each engineer reach their full potential.
  • Champion Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, encouraging the team to experiment and iterate on tools and methodologies.
• Full-Stack Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
  • Implement and optimize APIs and stand-alone front-end application.
  • Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our platform.
• AI-Enabled Development:
  • Leverage modern AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot) for coding, testing, and architecting.
  • Experiment with and champion new AI-driven workflows that can accelerate development processes.
• Infrastructure as Code & DevOps:
  • Use tools like Terraform (or similar) to provision and manage infrastructure.
  • Contribute to the setup, maintenance, and improvement of our CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:
  • Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using a testing framework.
  • Ensure a high level of code quality and reliability through testing best practices.
• Monitoring & Observability:
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging using tools such as Datadog.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments.
• Product Thinking & User Focus:
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to deliver features with a strong user-centric mindset.
  • Engage in product planning discussions, bringing a user perspective to technical solutions and initiatives.
• Ownership & Autonomy:
  • Take end-to-end responsibility for projects, from ideation to release.
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues across multiple levels of the stack.
  • Own complex technical problems, breaking them down into manageable parts.
• Startup Environment:
  • Adapt to evolving priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Innovate and experiment with new technologies to keep us on the cutting edge.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall development experience with a track record of building and shipping quality products.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and React (or similar front-end framework).
• Hands-on experience with AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) to enhance productivity in coding and architecture.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform or similar) and a good understanding of DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated experience in a startup environment, comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or similar platforms.
• Strong sense of product thinking and the ability to drive solutions from a user-centric perspective.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience with GIS preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to shape product direction and work on challenging, high-impact projects.
• A supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where you can take ownership and grow.
• Access to modern development tooling, including AI-powered solutions.