The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. 

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. 

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience

Think you’re a good fit for this job? 

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? 

Refer them! 

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering within fast-paced, cloud-native environments
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto)
• Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
• Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support BI, analytics, and engineering teams

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of data engineering experience in an AWS-based environment where data powers decision-making across product, marketing, and operations.

YOUR ROLE

Lead scalable data engineering efforts that empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, ensuring Launch Potato’s analytics and business intelligence infrastructure fuels strategic growth.

OUTCOMES

• Build and optimize scalable, efficient ETL and data lake processes that proactively catch issues before they impact the business
• Own the ingestion, modeling, and transformation of structured and unstructured data to support reporting and analysis across all business units
• Partner closely with BI and Analytics to deliver clean, query-ready datasets that improve user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
• Maintain and enhance database monitoring, anomaly detection, and quality assurance workflows
• Serve as the internal point of contact for reporting infrastructure—delivering ad hoc data analyses and driving consistent data integrity
• Drive adoption and advancement of Looker dashboards by ensuring robust and scalable backend data support
• Contribute to the future of Launch Potato’s data team by mentoring peers and shaping a high-performance, quality-first engineering culture

COMPETENCIES

• Data Engineering Mastery: Demonstrates technical excellence in building data pipelines, troubleshooting distributed systems, and scaling infrastructure using AWS and open-source tools
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into robust data solutions
• Proactive Ownership: Operates with a strong sense of accountability; identifies and solves data issues independently and efficiently
• Quality-Driven Execution: Holds a high bar for data accuracy, auditability, and documentation throughout all systems and workflows
• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates how data infrastructure impacts wider company OKRs and proactively suggests improvements and innovations
• Growth Mindset: Seeks out opportunities to elevate team capabilities, mentor others, and stay ahead of evolving best practices in data engineering

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.

BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering within fast-paced, cloud-native environments
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto)
• Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
• Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support BI, analytics, and engineering teams

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of data engineering experience in an AWS-based environment where data powers decision-making across product, marketing, and operations.

YOUR ROLE

Lead scalable data engineering efforts that empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, ensuring Launch Potato’s analytics and business intelligence infrastructure fuels strategic growth.

OUTCOMES

• Build and optimize scalable, efficient ETL and data lake processes that proactively catch issues before they impact the business
• Own the ingestion, modeling, and transformation of structured and unstructured data to support reporting and analysis across all business units
• Partner closely with BI and Analytics to deliver clean, query-ready datasets that improve user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
• Maintain and enhance database monitoring, anomaly detection, and quality assurance workflows
• Serve as the internal point of contact for reporting infrastructure—delivering ad hoc data analyses and driving consistent data integrity
• Drive adoption and advancement of Looker dashboards by ensuring robust and scalable backend data support
• Contribute to the future of Launch Potato’s data team by mentoring peers and shaping a high-performance, quality-first engineering culture

COMPETENCIES

• Data Engineering Mastery: Demonstrates technical excellence in building data pipelines, troubleshooting distributed systems, and scaling infrastructure using AWS and open-source tools
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into robust data solutions
• Proactive Ownership: Operates with a strong sense of accountability; identifies and solves data issues independently and efficiently
• Quality-Driven Execution: Holds a high bar for data accuracy, auditability, and documentation throughout all systems and workflows
• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates how data infrastructure impacts wider company OKRs and proactively suggests improvements and innovations
• Growth Mindset: Seeks out opportunities to elevate team capabilities, mentor others, and stay ahead of evolving best practices in data engineering

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.

What You’ll Do

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
• Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
• Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
• Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
• Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
• Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Compensation: The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience

Think you’re a good fit for this job? 

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? 

Refer them! 

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Overview:

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Sagent, you will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our software solutions. Leveraging your extensive experience and theoretical knowledge base, you will lead initiatives to design, develop, test, debug, and implement software that powers our computers and technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for determining software application design requirements, ensuring the successful implementation of software improvements, and generating software engineering policies, standards, and procedures.

Your day-to-day at Sagent:

Software Development:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‐performance applications using Java, .NET Core, Node.js, SQL Server, and React Redux
• Build and deploy Microservices‐driven and Event‐Driven Architectures to improve system modularity, scalability, and responsiveness
• Develop and manage APIs and integrations, including RESTful services
• Leverage Azure and GCP for application hosting, cloud services, deployment, and scaling (including Function Apps and Blob Storage)
• Integrate MongoDB and other data stores to support both relational and NoSQL use cases
• Incorporate BPM tools and Rules Engines to implement workflow orchestration and business logic

Implementation and Monitoring:

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications to improve performance and reliability
• Implement unit and integration testing to ensure high code quality and system stability
• Ensure the successful implementation and monitoring of software application improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Policy and Procedure Generation:

• Generate software engineering policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across software development efforts.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, leveraging your technical expertise to support their professional development.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, DevOps, and other cross‐functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant discipline with 4 - 6 years of experience in a related field. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of four years of experience in software engineering roles, with a focus on designing, developing, testing, debugging, and implementing software solutions.

Strong hands‐on expertise with:

• SQL Server
• Java
• .NET Core
• js
• React Redux
• Microservices architecture
• Practical experience with cloud platforms, specifically Azure and GCP
• Experience working with MongoDB, BPM tools, Rules Engines, Function Apps, and Blob Storage
• Solid understanding of modern software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns
• Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and debugging skills
• Demonstrated expertise in software application design and development, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing software application improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges.
• Experience in generating software engineering policies, standards, and procedures is preferred.Familiarity with all aspects of software development, from detailed programming to high-level architecture design, is advantageous.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization/orchestration technologies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Knowledge of distributed systems, event streaming, and scalability patterns

#LI-AN

#LI-REMOTE

Location: Dallas, Texas  Remote Status: Hybrid

LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.

Position Overview

LivePerson transforms customer care from voice calls to mobile messaging. Our cloud-based software platform, LiveEngage, allows brands with millions of customers and tens of thousands of care agents to deliver digital at scale. The market leader in real-time intelligent customer engagement. As a B2B SaaS company with 20 years of experience and the heart of a startup, we work day in and day out to help our customers live out our mission of creating lasting, meaningful connections with their customers.

The Cloud Devops team at Liveperson is looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer: a candidate that takes on challenges, continuously expands his area of expertise and naturally takes ownership of his work. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, an eagerness to follow good practices and a desire to apply his skills in the field of DevOps.

We will provide you the grounds to succeed, an embracing working environment and very complex and interesting technical challenges to solve.

You Will: Key Responsibilities & Impact

• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, Terraform, Ansible, and Bash to streamline deployment, configuration, and management of infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, create automation strategies, and deploy efficient solutions.
• Utilize cloud technologies and services, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to architect and manage scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues across development, testing, and production environments, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime

You Have: Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience of 2 years  in Python programming with a focus on automation and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Live within commutable distance to Dallas, Texas

The salary range for this role will be between $90,000 - $110,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees.

🏥 Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.

Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.

💰 Financial Security & Growth

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)

HSA & FSA Plans:  To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in LivePerson's success and growth.
• Additional Insurances: Basic and supplemental  life insurance,  Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage, legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance.
• Development: Access to internal professional development resources.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Time Away & Family Support

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.
• Paid Public Holidays.
• Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.

💻 Workplace Flexibility

• Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote (#LI-Remote), offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space.

Belonging at LivePerson: Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by US Federal, State, or Local law.

Accessibility Commitment

LivePerson is dedicated to the accessibility needs of our applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Important Candidate Notice

The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. The phishing scam is not isolated to only LivePerson and has been documented in news articles and media outlets.

Please note that any communication from our hiring teams at LivePerson regarding a job opportunity will only be made by a LivePerson employee with an @liveperson.com email address. LivePerson does not ask for personal or financial information as part of our interview process, including but not limited to your social security number, online account passwords, credit card numbers, passport information, and other related banking information. If you have any questions and or concerns, please feel free to contact recruiting-lp@liveperson.com

About the Team

The Data Services team is focused on building robust, scalable, and efficient data services, pipelines, lakes, tools, libraries, and software components that drive best practices and empower service teams to succeed. We design and implement data services, pipelines and data lakes for operational analysis, ensuring they are production-ready with automation and standardized access controls. 

We lead and evangelize the principle of 100% automation. Additionally, we establish best practices, provide training, and document data architectures to ensure our systems are reliable, future-ready, and capable of continuous evolution and process improvement across the organization.

About the Role

Crunchyroll is growing and changing, presenting unique challenges and opportunities to support millions of anime fans around the world. The Data Engineering team provides seamless help to our internal stakeholders, ensuring an exceptional experience for all Crunchyroll fans.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing data services, ensuring that our data services support the needs of the business. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance eventing systems, and develop tools that empower our data and services teams. Your expertise will also be critical in driving 100% automation, best practices, creating scalable services, and optimizing our data environments.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented API and code while adhering to industry best practices, including code reviews and design patterns.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring that both frontend and backend components are optimized for speed and reliability.
• Contribute to the automation and optimization of build, deployment, and monitoring processes to support a smooth development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test suites (unit and integration) to ensure system reliability and robustness.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Must be proficient in both TypeScript and Python
• Design, build, and maintain scalable applications/services using TypeScript and Python and modern backend frameworks (Node.js preferred).
• Build event-driven architectures and event interfaces using AWS services such as SNS/SQS, EventBridge, Kinesis, or Kafka.
• Deep understanding of AWS Processing Framework like Step Functions
• Architect and optimize database schemas and queries for relational (RDS PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (DynamoDB) and Graph Database (Neo4j).
• Collaborate with service engineers, data engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Apply best practices for code quality, security, testing, and performance optimization.

About you

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, specializing in microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Strong expertise in TypeScript (Node.js) and Python.
• Experience in building applications/services using TypeScript and Python and modern backend frameworks (Node.js preferred).
• Deep understanding of cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred), including serverless frameworks, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures and event interfaces (Kafka, SNS/SQS, EventBridge, Kinesis).
• Strong database design skills across relational (RDS PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (DynamoDB) and Graph Database (Neo4j).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ownership mentality, and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

NIce to Have:

• Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or Graph RAG architectures.
• Knowledge of fine-tuning and optimizing LLMs for performance and cost efficiency.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance. In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.

You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth.

This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.

Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in one of our offices:  Dallas, TX / Chicago/Evanston / New York / Washington, DC
On-Call:  This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
• Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
• Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or DevOps roles.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
• Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
• Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Strong Candidates Will: 

• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
• Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Your Role as a Cloud Security/Penetration Test Engineer :

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a crucial customer-facing role where you will be instrumental in designing, implementing secure cloud configurations, manual web application testing and securing complex cloud environments for our clients across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with a strong emphasis on GCP. A fundamental part of your role will be demonstrating your ability to manually penetration test web applications. 

You will leverage your deep expertise in SaaS security, network security, and compliance to provide strategic guidance and hands-on support, ensuring our clients' cloud infrastructures are robust, resilient, and compliant with industry standards.

What You'll Do:

• Perform manual penetration testing activities on Web Applications and Mobile Applications using black-box testing tools, in-depth penetration test (using shell scripts and manual testing) techniques, DAST & SAST tools. The candidate should be highly experienced with black box, gray box and white box testing techniques along with red teaming skills 
• Understand the application architectural components, business purpose of the application and code at high level. The resource will be responsible for assisting in architecting secure coding practices.
• Web Application: Highly familiar with OWASP Top 10 and the ASVS. You will be the Subject Matter Expert within the organization to demonstrate OWASP Top 10 findings and provide resolution recommendations. 
• Cloud Security Operations: Design, implement, and optimize robust cloud security architectures to enhance, build, monitor and address all security alerts from our SIEM and other security systems. This is an operational role whereby you will be available M-F 8am-5pm EDT and on-call shifts on evenings and weekends.  
• Network Security Expertise: Your network security and cloud security expertise will be required to respond to customer questionnaires, customer calls and create artifacts including network diagrams, architecture diagram, data flow diagrams and other artifacts to support customer requests. Strong written skills will be required here and attention to detail. 
• Firewall & WAF Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-native firewalls (e.g., GCP Cloud Firewall, Azure Firewall, AWS Security Groups/NACLs) and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities and attacks. The candidate will demonstrate past hands-on network experience in managing complex layer-4 to layer-7 rules. 
• SIEM Integration & Optimization: As a Level-2 Security Operations support team member, you will review all security alerts and resolve these alerts in a timely manner. You will work with our current Security Operations team to expand on our current alerting and reporting capabilities to enhance visibility across our attack surface. Powershell or similar scripting skills will be required. 
• SaaS Security Best Practices: Provide expert guidance on securing SaaS applications, including identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, API security, and secure configuration baselines. You will be responsible for leading and managing all firewall reviews, access reviews, system reviews and risk assessments. 
• Compliance & Governance: Lead and contribute to compliance initiatives, ensuring cloud environments adhere to industry regulations and frameworks such as GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC and CSA STAR. Conduct security assessments and gap analyses.
• Customer Engagement & Presentation: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, effectively communicating complex technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Deliver engaging presentations, attend client workshops, and build strong client relationships.
• Incident Response & Remediation: Support incident response activities by providing expert analysis and remediation strategies for cloud security incidents. This will extend to leading Incident Response Plan initiatives and creating documentation for all parties to follow specific plans. 
• Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing: Responsible for running the comprehensive vulnerability management and penetration testing program. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, interpreting and advising operations teams on how best to remediate identified vulnerabilities and work with the operations to bring all findings to a close. The candidate will be responsible for working with our software development teams to review, manage and collaborate on the remediation of open OWASP findings. 
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and evaluate emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in web application penetration testing, cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years focused on cloud security engineering.
• Strong organizational, administrative, project management and communication skills will be required to manage the overall security program.
• Deep hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security services and best practices is essential and managing cloud security alerts in our SIEM.
• Strong practical experience with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) security services.
• Proven expertise in securing SaaS applications and understanding of common SaaS security challenges.
• Extensive experience with scripting skills, network security principles and implementation in cloud environments.
• Demonstrable experience with firewall management (cloud-native and third-party) and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle Security Operations, Datadog, etc) including sink creations, log ingestion, rule creation, and dashboarding.
• Strong understanding of cloud identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices across multi-cloud.
• Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong attention to detail.
• CISSP is required. Azure and Google certifications are highly desirable. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in web application penetration testing 
• 5+ years in cloud or network penetration testing 
• 4+ years of experience managing, tracking and supporting a security program including compliance, risk management, security operations, security engineering and cloud security initiatives.
• 4+ years of experience securing, configuring and supporting cloud environments (Azure and GCP)
• 4+ years of experience supporting a security operations center, managing security alerts, configuring SIEMs and, creating custom alerts using PowerShell, Python or Bash scripts
• Provide guidance on security vulnerabilities, responding to security questionnaires,  working with software engineering teams on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and threat modeling.
• Microsoft certifications a plus
• Security Certifications: CISSP, GWAPT, OSWA or OSCP are required, CISM desirable and other certifications would be a plus.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Relevant industry certifications like OSWE or Cloud Provider Certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CCSP).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for security automation.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.

The Perks of Working for Appspace:

For all our US based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, 401(k) plan and a fully paid parental leave program.

Additional perks include:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote work opportunities
• Paid company holidays
• Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)
• A casual dress work environment 

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. 

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. 

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance. In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.

You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth.

This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.

Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in Vancouver, BC
On-Call:  This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
• Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
• Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or DevOps roles.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
• Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
• Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Strong Candidates Will: 

• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
• Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• RRSP with company match

Who You’ll Be Working With

At PMG, we’re redefining what’s possible in digital marketing through Alli, our cloud-based suite of AI-powered tools. Alli has helped deliver ads to over 1 billion consumers in 80+ countries, driving meaningful results for some of the world’s most recognized brands. As an AI & Software Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers focused on solving complex challenges, developing AI-driven solutions, and shaping the technology stack that powers Alli’s Actions, Data, or Insights pillars.

This isn’t just a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to influence the future of AI-powered marketing, drive real impact for our clients, and mentor engineers as they build groundbreaking solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams to define the technical vision and balance innovation with business needs. If you’re passionate about AI, love tackling big challenges, and thrive in a fast-moving, supportive environment, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering career growth and technical excellence.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, where ideas turn into impactful solutions quickly.
• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for Alli’s AI-powered solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long-term success.
• Design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI-driven features that help brands make smarter marketing decisions.
• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions that enhance performance and drive measurable results.
• Guide the team in best practices for clean code, automated testing, version control, and scalable architecture.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and testing, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI and machine learning technologies, championing innovation that shapes the future of marketing technology.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of software development experience with object-oriented programming, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related experience.
• 2+ years leading and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth
• 2+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud platforms, including deploying and managing applications in cloud environments.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, ensuring team success.
• Strong expertise in RESTful API design, system architecture, and SOLID engineering principles.
• Proficiency in backend and frontend technologies, including Python, JavaScript (Node.js, React), and Go.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based deployments to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable application management.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible to streamline deployment processes.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering real-world impact and continuous improvement.
• Experience in digital marketing or advertising technology and its intersection with engineering solutions.
• Familiarity with large-scale data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Kafka.
• A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
• A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic insights to client teams, leveraging expertise in media, technology, and emerging trends.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages for data manipulation, analysis, and process automation.
• Experience in a client-facing role, providing both technical advice and strategic insights to help clients achieve their goals

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Interest or familiarity working in the Digital Marketing industry
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification
• Prior experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Summary

Join Aperia Solutions, a leader in SaaS solutions for the Payments and Compliance industries. Aperia is a Texas-based fintech and managed consultancy firm that creates custom SaaS applications and other software-based solutions for the payments, banking, and processing industry. Founded in 1999, Aperia offers business intelligence, risk management, compliance, and customer intelligence platforms. With offices in Dallas, Washington DC, and Vietnam, Aperia is a fast-paced, global organization that strives to improve efficiency in compliance, risk, and customer service operations. Aperia’s clients include banks, processors, payment facilitators, merchant service providers, independent sales organizations, and government entities. A career at Aperia promises a great challenge, culture, and opportunities to forge your own path.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Full‑Stack (FS) Developer 

Position Summary:

Experienced full‑stack developer skilled in modern frontend frameworks and cloud architectures. Responsible for designing, building, testing, and safely deploying customer‑facing and backend services using Next.js/React, Node, GraphQL, and AWS. Works from minimal specs in a fast‑paced environment, collaborates closely in code review, and leverages AI tools where appropriate to increase velocity and quality.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement user‑facing features and backend services using Next.js, React, Node, and GraphQL.
• Build scalable, secure systems on AWS (both serverless and non‑serverless patterns).
• Model and implement data storage solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code; author unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests.
• Ship changes safely to production via CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Participate actively in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions; mentor peers.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.
• Use AI-assisted development tools judiciously to accelerate work while ensuring correctness and security.
• Operate with an ownership mentality: estimate work, meet commitments, and communicate progress and risks.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years building production applications with Next.js, React, and Node (or comparable frameworks).
• Practical experience with GraphQL (server and client integration).
• Hands‑on experience deploying and operating services on AWS (serverless and traditional compute).
• Strong SQL and NoSQL data modeling and query experience.
• Demonstrated CI/CD experience (AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar).
• Proven track record of shipping high‑quality, well‑tested code into production.
• Comfortable working from minimal specs and iterating quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent English and strong collaboration, communication, and code‑review practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with observability tooling (CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic, OpenTelemetry).
• Familiarity with security best practices (authentication/authorization, secret management, OWASP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, EKS).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK).
• Prior experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools responsibly in production workflows.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• High code quality discipline: testing, linting, type safety (TypeScript preferred).
• Strong debugging and performance‑tuning skills.
• Pragmatic problem solving and ability to prioritize under ambiguity.
• Collaborative reviewer and constructive communicator.
• Focus on reliability, security, and measurable outcomes.

Job Type

• Full-Time

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Location 

• Austin, TX - Hybrid

Benefits

• Health insurance 
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Childcare assistance
• Education reimbursement
• Fitness membership
• Volunteer time off

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or management. Principals only.

Recruiters please don't contact this job poster. DO NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

About Us

Read-A-Thon is the market’s fastest growing educational fundraising company that helps schools raise money while promoting student literacy. At Read-A-Thon, we are realizing our vision of becoming the gold standard for school fundraising by continually improving our product experience and customer outcomes. And we’re proud that we’ve generated millions of reading minutes by young student readers while doing it.

Read-A-Thon provides multiple fundraising products to public and private schools that make it easy to set up and administer highly successful fundraisers. The company is growing quickly through a deep understanding of our market and customers, and we are excited about the company’s growth potential to serve a large and growing available market.

Learn more about us at: https://www.read-a-thon.com/

See the latest news on our LinkedIn company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-a-thon/

Position Summary

We have experienced significant growth in recent years and are now seeking to add a Senior Developer to our development team who has full-stack experience and PHP expertise. This position will play a key role in helping us solve platform challenges, modernize our stack, and elevate the customer experience.

We are seeking a well-rounded software developer who has been involved in every aspect of development from definition to launch and who enjoys working collaboratively with team members across the organization to fully understand needs and translate them into technical capabilities. We have a small team so this role will be involved in a broad range of work, and you’ll be able to see the outcomes and impact of your work directly.

This position can be done mostly remotely with occasional in-person meetings.  Our headquarters is in Dallas-Fort Worth, and we have several team members based in Nashville, so our preference is for this position to be based in or near one of those locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and evolution of high-performance and scalable web applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features
• Optimize and maintain existing codebase for maximum efficiency and security
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure adoption of the latest technologies and methods

The Senior Developer will also support the VP of IT on a wide range of technology initiatives.  Here are examples of tasks and projects this role may be involved in:

• System architecture and design collaboration
• CI/CD pipeline management
• Modernizing and migrating applications
• Development Team leadership and guidance
• Database management for schema change/control data updates
• Monitoring systems and responding to production issues
• Responding to security incidents and resolving security scan findings
• Troubleshooting system performance issues in production environments
• Ad-hoc requests for reporting
• Ad-hoc data record cleanup requests
• Setup and configuration of dev environment and tools
• Ongoing infrastructure support, patching, and maintenance
• Operations technical support
• Quality Assurance on new features/changes

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of well-rounded experience in software development within AWS environments and working collaboratively with team members cross-functionally
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining large-scale web applications
• Experience transitioning from legacy systems to new technologies
• Deep experience with PHP
• Experience with Laravel version 9 or later in a production environment
• Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Proven experience with database design and optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Experience working on a small team in an early-stage company or similar high growth environment is a plus
• Experience with automating testing and/or QA is a plus
• Experience with modern Front-End Frameworks (React, Vue.js or Angular) is a plus
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Heroku; AWS: RDS, S3, EC2, ECS) is a plus
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman) is a plus
• Experience with service-oriented architectures, implementing/consuming APIs is a plus
• Experience with microservices is a plus

Character Traits and Skills

• Enjoys helping people; desires to make a positive impact by doing quality work and solving challenges
• Self-motivated to understand the big picture and proactively solve challenges
• Communicates openly with the Team through knowledge sharing and documents/demonstrates new architecture, processes and code
• Stays organized, prioritizes tasks and resolves issues effectively
• Easily adapts to shifting priorities; masters existing code, clarifies requirements for new features
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to build trust and credibility with non-tech team members
• Ability to guide outsourced teams and mentor junior developers, and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Read-A-Thon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Software Architect – Inspire11  

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are curiously smart, purposefully scrappy, and dedicated to the highest standard of quality. By being true to ourselves and others, we create a respectful environment that enhances collaboration, drives growth through high expectations, and ensures alignment with our core values. Inspire11 is more than a modern business and technology consulting firm; we're a revolution. We work differently — and it shows. Every move we make is tied to measurable value, and our success aligns with our clients’ success. We partner to simplify the complex, solve sustainably, and stay ahead by continuously pushing our own thinking forward. Value creation isn't something we talk about — it's something we live, every day. 

At Inspire11, we're not just offering a job; we're providing a platform for you to transform the future. You'll feel right at home here if you think differently, build boldly, and lead with impact. We're a place where your unique perspective is valued, your boldness is celebrated, and your potential is unleashed. 

• Growth Through Challenge:  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. At Inspire11, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact. You'll work alongside elite consultants who challenge you to expand your skills and think even more creatively. 
  
• The Autonomy to Do Your Best Work: Here, outcomes matter more than outputs. It's about the value we create. You'll have the autonomy to shape your work, drive decisions, and make an impact—not just for our clients but for your growth. You'll be challenged to think strategically, anticipate needs, and solve problems. Bold thinking, creative approaches, and challenging conventional wisdom are part of our DNA. Our clients rely on us to lead them into what's next. 
• Diverse Perspectives Driving Innovative Solutions: We champion inclusivity and authenticity, knowing that diverse perspectives drive better solutions. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, knowing that's where true innovation happens. We also believe that doing great work should be fun. Our culture thrives on energy, camaraderie, and appreciating the unique contributions that make Inspire11 an amazing place. Our teams get energy from being the best they can be. 

What you can expect in this role: 

• Lead highly collaborative, cross-functional development teams across multiple client projects in diverse industries
• Partner with key stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs, Directors, and business leaders) to shape and drive strategic technology initiatives
• Own the full software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and architecture through implementation and rollout
• Design, develop, and support complex, mission-critical applications and systems
• Define and maintain architecture standards, best practices, and technical guidelines
• Contribute to the evolution and enhancement of both new and existing applications, platforms, and components 

Tools for success: 

• Experience architecting and delivering end-to-end software solutions—from modern front-end interfaces (React) to scalable back-end systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• Proven full-stack development skills with deep expertise in JavaScript (React, Node.js), Java/Kotlin, Python, and designing/documenting APIs
• Adept at selecting the right tools, languages, and frameworks to match the needs of each unique software solution
• Skilled in working directly with clients to lead projects from ideation to delivery in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Experienced with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and modern version control using Git
• Skilled in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a strong foundation in database design and development using both relational and non-relational systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Passionate about mentoring, continuous learning, and shaping a modern, forward-thinking engineering culture
• Actively explores AI/ML technologies and integrates them into solutions; stays current with trends in the evolving AI landscape 

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. 

Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Inspire11’s Privacy Policy: https://www.inspire11.com/privacy-policy/  

For more information regarding our compensation and benefit offerings please see below: 

Software Engineer – Inspire11  

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are curiously smart, purposefully scrappy, and dedicated to the highest standard of quality. By being true to ourselves and others, we create a respectful environment that enhances collaboration, drives growth through high expectations, and ensures alignment with our core values. Inspire11 is more than a modern business and technology consulting firm; we're a revolution. We work differently — and it shows. Every move we make is tied to measurable value, and our success aligns with our clients’ success. We partner to simplify the complex, solve sustainably, and stay ahead by continuously pushing our own thinking forward. Value creation isn't something we talk about — it's something we live, every day. 

At Inspire11, we're not just offering a job; we're providing a platform for you to transform the future. You'll feel right at home here if you think differently, build boldly, and lead with impact. We're a place where your unique perspective is valued, your boldness is celebrated, and your potential is unleashed. 

• Growth Through Challenge:  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. At Inspire11, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact. You'll work alongside elite consultants who challenge you to expand your skills and think even more creatively. 

• The Autonomy to Do Your Best Work: Here, outcomes matter more than outputs. It's about the value we create. You'll have the autonomy to shape your work, drive decisions, and make an impact—not just for our clients but for your growth. You'll be challenged to think strategically, anticipate needs, and solve problems. Bold thinking, creative approaches, and challenging conventional wisdom are part of our DNA. Our clients rely on us to lead them into what's next. 
• Diverse Perspectives Driving Innovative Solutions: We champion inclusivity and authenticity, knowing that diverse perspectives drive better solutions. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, knowing that's where true innovation happens. We also believe that doing great work should be fun. Our culture thrives on energy, camaraderie, and appreciating the unique contributions that make Inspire11 an amazing place. Our teams get energy from being the best they can be. 

What you can expect in this role: 

• Collaborate closely with clients to design and build custom technology solutions tailored to business needs.
• Develop responsive, declarative front-end user interfaces using ReactJS and modern JavaScript libraries, while also building complex back-end systems using Java (or Scala/Kotlin), C#, Node.js, or Python. 
• Design, develop, and support critical applications and system components from end to end.  
• Write and execute unit tests; troubleshoot and recommend solutions for complex technical issues.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of both new and existing applications across the full stack. 

Tools for success: 

• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of both new and existing applications across the full stack. 
• Proficient in full-stack development with expertise in either modern JavaScript & React, or backend-languages like Java, Kotlin, Python, etc., along with API design and documentation 
• Experienced with both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and database schema design.   
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (primarily AWS), containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).   
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and version control using Git.   
• Passion to mentor other engineers, driving technical excellence, while contributing to a strong engineering culture.
• Actively explores and integrates AI/ML technologies into development workflows; stays up to date on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and market trends.   
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technology trends, frameworks, and best practices.   
• Excellent communicator with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and take initiative across varied responsibilities.    

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. 

Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Inspire11’s Privacy Policy: https://www.inspire11.com/privacy-policy/  

For more information regarding our compensation and benefit offerings please see below: 

U.S. Compensation & Benefits  

Compensation at Inspire11 
Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Eleven’s skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort. We may also consider an employee’s length of service, relevant education, training, or certification, and the requirements of a specific job. We may also consider whether the cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets requires adjustments in compensation for employees in those markets. Our goal is to fairly compensate all our Elevens based on these factors within the Company’s financial ability.   

Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11’s discretion based on an employee’s performance reviews, market conditions, and the Company’s financial performance. Inspire11 will always notify an employee in writing before any change is made to their compensation.  

Bonuses 
We may allow employees in Sales, Recruiting, or Leadership to earn periodic bonuses based on sales, revenue, client-specific or practice-specific targets. These targets are communicated to each eligible employee via offer letter or annual update. All such target-based bonuses are calculated based on the Company and an individual’s periodic performance and will only be awarded if: (a) the employee is meeting performance expectations and is an employee in good standing of the Company; (b) the target is met; and (c) the Company’s current financial performance and market conditions permit the bonus to be paid out. All periodic bonuses are discretionary and are earned only when paid out.   

Each year, the Company will decide whether the Company’s financial performance, market performance, and business realities allow it to create an annual bonus pool. If the Company decides that annual bonuses may be awarded, then the Leadership Team will grant annual bonuses to employees in good standing based on the same factors discussed in the previous paragraph while also considering employees’ diligence, performance, expertise, skill, judgment, and experience. To be eligible to participate in this annual bonus pool, an employee must be hired by no later than October 1st of the preceding year. Annual bonuses and merit increases may be prorated based on hire date. Employees eligible for target-based periodic bonuses are not eligible to participate in the annual bonus pool.   

Options or Other Equity in Inspire11 
Inspire11 has a legacy program that allowed certain high-performing employees to purchase shares of the Company through an affiliate. The Company also has a newer program that grants options annually to high-performing employees based on their performance reviews, their managers’ recommendation, and leadership approval. These options have a vesting period associated with them.  

Benefits 
Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits, where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee:   

• Medical insurance plans, 
• Dental insurance plans, and  
• Vision insurance plans.  

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits provided wholly by the Company:  

• Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period; 
• Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67; 
• Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000;   
• A connectivity stipend of $325 annually; 
• Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things.  

Full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of an employee’s salary.  

Depending on eligibility and their elections, full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company, into which employees contribute withheld funds:   

• Flexible savings accounts
• Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts  
• Healthcare savings accounts
• Dependent care savings accounts  
• Commuter benefit accounts  

Paid Time Off and Leave 
Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave.   

In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.   

Inspire11 offers paid parental leave to full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, while non-birthing parents are eligible for up to 6 weeks. Short-term disability (STD) benefits are also provided following childbirth. When combined with PTO and STD, birthing parents may receive a total of 18–20 weeks of paid leave. Lastly, Inspire11 has eight paid holidays.  

Other Benefits 
Inspire11 also maintains other programs that provide additional benefits to employees, such as:   

• Impact to 11: a charitable giving matching program where, after being employed by Inspire11 for a year, employees may request that a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year. 
• Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months, with supervisor’s approval. 
• Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes, office items, and swag.  

Disclaimer 
This document applies only to the United States and to Inspire11 LLC, not our worldwide partners.  

Inspire11 reserves the right to change the benefits offered to employees in accordance with applicable law based on business needs, market conditions, and financial stability. Before changing any benefits, Company will notify all employees of the change and will update this document.  

EEOC 
Inspire11 is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at hr@inspire11.com, or inform your recruiting partner.