Software Engineer Technical Lead

About the company:

At PrettyDamnQuick, we help eCommerce brands win - one checkout at a time.

Our platform transforms static checkouts into dynamic profit engines, using AI-powered segmentation, A/B testing, and smart personalization to boost conversion, increase AOV, and drive loyalty from click to delivery.

We’re trusted by 250+ fast-growing brands and backed by top-tier investors. But what really sets us apart is our team: fast-moving, low-ego, and deeply committed to helping independent merchants thrive.

If you're excited by big challenges, real impact, and building tools that power the future of eCommerce, you'll feel right at home here.

About The Role:

We are looking for a sharp, experienced Tech Lead to join our R&D team.

This cross-team leadership role is for a senior engineer who enjoys tackling tough technical challenges and is committed to helping other developers excel.

As Tech Lead, you will drive architecture, infrastructure, and platform-level improvements.

You will collaborate across engineering teams, lead cross-team projects, and shape technical decisions across our stack. You will report directly to the VP of R&D.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-team infrastructure and technical initiatives
• Design scalable, maintainable, and secure systems architecture
• Work hands-on across the stack in both frontend and backend
• Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and DevOps
• Identify and remove bottlenecks to improve developer productivity
• Mentor engineers and strengthen our technical culture
• Work with product, design, and engineering leaders to deliver merchant and end-user solutions
• Contribute to our technical roadmap and participate in architecture reviews

Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of software engineering with significant production system contributions
• Deep experience in frontend (Angular, React) and backend (Node.js, NestJS) development
• Strong knowledge of microservices, databases, queues, and scalable systems
• Strong system design and architecture skills
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and Kubernetes
• Passion for improving engineering workflows and team productivity
• AI Mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from design to launch

Advantages:

• Experience in high-growth startup environments
• Background in e-commerce, SaaS, or developer tools
• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, observability, and performance profiling