Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead

Job description

Technical Lead | Python | ETL/ELT | APIs | AWS | Snowflake **Build the Future of Data Solutions** At Arkatechture, we have a simple shared mission: Do something meaningful, With a great team, Earning what you deserve. Since 2012, we’ve brought together data lovers and technical experts who are passionate about solving complex problems and helping businesses harness, utilize, and optimize their data. As the data landscape continues to evolve, so do we. We are constantly exploring better technologies, approaches, and ways of working. We are proud of the community and culture that we’ve created at Arkatechture, and we have no intention of slowing down. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: - A flexible remote work policy with optional access to our Portland, Maine office - A 4-day workweek after 3 years of service - Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays - Medical, disability, life insurance, and optional dental/vision - 401(k) retirement plan with company match - Training & certification reimbursement - Milestone recognition programs, annual PTO increases, and more All employees share our core values: put the team first, practice humility, take pride in everything we do, stay curious, care for our community & environment, take work seriously; ourselves not so much. **The Position** Arkatechture is seeking a **Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead** to design, build, and deliver complex custom data and software solutions for Arkalytics customers through project-based Statements of Work (SOWs). This role serves as a senior technical contributor and leader within the Custom Services engineering lane, responsible for architecting ETL/ELT data pipelines, developing scalable automation, integrating APIs, and solving advanced data engineering challenges across customer environments. In addition to hands-on technical delivery, the Senior Engineer will play a key role in developing and supporting the growth of other engineers within the lane. This includes providing technical guidance and mentorship, helping engineers strengthen their skills and capabilities, and promoting consistent engineering standards and best practices. The Senior Engineer will also partner closely with the head of the lane to continuously improve the team’s day-to-day operations by refining processes, documentation, technical standards, and tooling. The Senior Engineer will collaborate closely with project managers, analysts, engineers, and clients to translate requirements into effective technical solutions while ensuring quality, performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on engineering experience with modern data platforms, strong Python development skills, a track record of delivering production-grade solutions in cloud environments, and the ability to lead and develop other engineers while driving continuous improvement across the team. ***How to Apply*** Please send a cover letter and resume with your application. **You must submit both documents to be considered for the position**. We’re building a diverse team of people who care about doing meaningful work with great people. If that excites you, apply and let’s start the conversation. To help us get to know you, please include your resume and answer the following question in the cover letter section of the application: **Tell us about a complex data or software engineering solution you personally designed and delivered. What problem were you solving, what technologies and approach did you use, and what was the outcome? Please also briefly describe your role in guiding other engineers or improving the team’s technical approach along the way. (250 words or less.)**