About the Company
Our client is a profitable Enterprise SaaS company specializing in data privacy governance, data security, consent management, and regulatory compliance solutions for enterprises. Their innovative, patented Hybrid AI technology ensures seamless compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations, while providing unified consent and preference management APIs for efficient data handling across multiple channels. With a proven product-market fit and Fortune 100 customers, the company is at the forefront of shaping the future of data privacy and AI-driven compliance.
Company HQ: United States
Product: AI-powered privacy compliance and data governance platform (SaaS)
Candidate Location: Falls Church, VA or Greenville, DE (office 2-3 days per week)
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Mission
Our client's mission is to contribute to a better society by advocating for proper data protection legislation, responsibly safeguarding customer data, preserving individual privacy rights, and enhancing trust between businesses and consumers through greater transparency. As a technical lead, you will play a critical role in driving the engineering vision and delivering impactful products that address evolving privacy and security challenges.
The Opportunity
Join a dynamic engineering team as a Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack), where you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor peers, and directly influence the architecture and success of mission-critical privacy and data security products. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer to advance into a Director of Engineering role within 18 months, while working on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, startup-like environment.
What You'll Do
Write clean, secure, and high-quality code aligned with product requirements
Build interactive web applications, RESTful APIs, and efficient algorithms
Optimize application performance, security, and browser compatibility
Lead feature implementation and redesign complex interfaces
Influence technical decisions to ensure quality, scalability, reliability, and security
Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth
Act as a client-facing technical leader during implementation phases
Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to deliver on tight deadlines
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field (required)
Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering roles
Strong experience with LAMP/LEMP stack and Linux command line proficiency
Proven ability to build scalable, load-balanced web applications and APIs
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Startup or fast-paced environment experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness and ability to work from the Falls Church, VA or Greenville, DE office 2-3 days per week
Preferred Technical Skills:
Programming: PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java
Frontend: ReactJS, JQuery, Bootstrap
Backend & API: RESTful APIs, AJAX, microservices architecture
Databases: SQL, NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB), Big Data (Hadoop, Hive, HBase)
Caching & Messaging: Redis, RabbitMQ
Cloud & Containerization: Docker, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, Elastic Search
DevOps & Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, third-party testing frameworks
Bonus: Security/privacy technologies (encryption, vulnerability assessment)
Bonus: Open-source project contributions
Bonus: Hands-on experience with AI algorithms
Key Success Drivers
Strong self-discipline and self-motivation
High ethical standards, honesty, and transparency
Adaptability and comfort wearing multiple hats in a fast-changing environment
Ability to work effectively with diverse team members
Proactive leadership and a collaborative mindset
Why Join?
Competitive Compensation: $125,000–$155,000 annually (base $100K–$130K + $25K performance bonus)
Comprehensive benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families (gold plan with zero out-of-pocket)
Financial Security: 401(k) plan with company match and company-paid life insurance
Hybrid schedule (2-3 days in-office), 2 weeks paid vacation
Career Advancement: Clear path to Director of Engineering within 18 months
Technical Growth: Work with modern technologies solving complex, meaningful problems
Technical Impact: Significant influence on architecture and engineering practices
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for continued education and technical training
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside other talented engineers in a supportive culture
Team Building: Regular company events, celebrations, and team dinners
Interviewing Process
HR Screening
Level 1: Phone interview with the Hiring Manager (technical background and client communication skills)
Level 2: On-site interview in the office (skills assessment)
Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews
Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.