Lead Software Engineer / Architect (Python)

About Us

Embrace Software, headquartered in Tampa, USA, is one of the fastest-growing software acquirers in the world. We focus on building niche software businesses that deliver mission-critical solutions across industries (Industrial, Healthcare, Fintech and Edtech).

Why Join Embrace

• Rapid Growth: Our team has expanded to over 300 members in just 4 years — and we’re proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
• Financial Strength: We’ve secured $130M in capital.
• Acquisitions: With 13 successful acquisitions to date, we’re operating in hyper-scale mode.
• Fortune 500 Impact: We serve 16% of Fortune 500 companies.
• Proven Leadership: Our CEO/Founder has a track record of creating over $2B in value through his ventures (prior ventures include being a founding member and Chief Strategist at Valsoft, as well as an early lead investor and Board member at VitalHub (TSX: VHI))

Join us as we lay the groundwork for exponential growth over the next 5 years. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and share our vision, we’d love to have you on board!

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Lead Software Engineer / Architect to drive the technical design, hands-on development, and modernization of our core platform. This is a dual-role position combining deep technical coding responsibilities with architectural leadership across the full stack.

You will play a central role in designing scalable, maintainable systems as we transition from legacy desktop and database environments to a modern, cloud-native architecture powered by Python, React, Docker, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design and evolve the overall architecture for cloud-based and on-premise deployments, including containerized applications and microservices.
• Define and enforce best practices around API design, security, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Lead technical decision-making for:
• Migration from a .exe and Advantage DB to Docker-based web deployments and PostgreSQL.
• Application refactoring, modularization, and system decomposition.
• Evaluate and implement third-party tools (e.g., document management systems) with scalability and extensibility in mind.

Engineering & Development

• Write production-ready, well-documented code using Python (Django or Flask), Celery, and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and maintain modern frontend components using React, TypeScript/ Javascript, Kendo React, and SCSS.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs that serve the web portal and integrate with EDI workflows.
• Lead spike work, proof-of-concepts, and reference implementations for new designs and technologies.

DevOps, Infrastructure & CI/CD

• Define deployment strategies for containerized services using Docker and OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps to enhance build pipelines, release processes, and rollback mechanisms.
• Guide the use of AWS services such as Route53, AWS Certificate Manager, and secure file storage.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead code reviews and technical design discussions across backend and frontend teams.
• Mentor engineers and guide adherence to architecture standards, design patterns, and clean code principles.
• Coordinate with product managers to translate business requirements into scalable system designs.

Third-Party Integration Design

• Architect and implement reliable, secure integrations with:
• SendGrid for transactional email
• Twilio for SMS messaging

Requirements

• 8+ years of full-stack development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead or architect role.
• Deep expertise in:
• Backend: Python (Django/Flask), Celery, PostgreSQL
• Frontend: React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML/CSS/SCSS, Kendo React
• Experience designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs at scale.
• Proficiency in Docker, CI/CD, and container orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenShift or Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to break down monolithic or legacy systems and lead modernization efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating from legacy technologies such as:
• Advantage DB
• Legacy programming environments like Delphi, VB.NET, or WinForms
• Exposure to Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure), especially useful for acquired products.
• Familiarity with EDI standards and workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• ​Experience collaborating with a diverse, global team within a remote work setting.