Tech Lead / Software Architect (Python/Django + React)

Join a US-based, mission-driven tech company building a platform that connects nonprofits and small businesses with skilled volunteers.
This is a key technical leadership role with full ownership of architecture, engineering standards, and long-term technical direction.

Who we’re looking for (US-based ONLY)

‼️ This role is open exclusively to candidates who are physically located in the United States.

Must Have

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• 2+ years in a Tech Lead / Software Architect role
• Strong hands-on expertise with Python (Django) and React
• Proven experience designing scalable architectures and making core technical decisions
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, API design, system integrations
• Strong background with AWS (Render is a plus)
• Confident with DevOps practices: CI/CD, IaC, monitoring
• English level B2–C1
• Structured, proactive, able to mentor engineers and set technical standards
• Ready to act as the key technical owner of the platform

Nice to Have

• Experience with SaaS / platform architecture
• ElasticSearch experience
• AI/ML or OpenAI API integration experience
• Serverless or microservices orchestration
• Background in nonprofit or impact-driven projects

What you’ll do

• Own the platform’s architecture and long-term technical direction
• Spend ~70% of your time on hands-on development
• Build and optimize APIs, data flows, and integrations
• Lead integrations with OpenAI API, Klaviyo, SendGrid
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Render)
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
• Conduct code reviews and mentor the engineering team
• Collaborate closely with product and design to shape technical solutions

We Offer

• Full ownership of the platform’s technical architecture
• High autonomy and trust — no micromanagement
• Work on a product with real social impact
• 100% remote, flexible schedule
• Modern stack with freedom to improve and evolve it
• Direct influence on product and technical roadmap

About the Company

US-based impact-driven tech platform connecting nonprofits and small businesses with skilled volunteers.
This role is the central technical pillar of the team.

Location: USA only
Format: 100% Remote
Schedule: Flexible, with one recurring sync at 4:00 PM EST