Tech Lead / Architect (Python / React)

We’re building a US-based, impact-driven technology platform that connects nonprofits and small businesses with skilled volunteers. We’re looking for a Tech Lead / Architect who will take full ownership of the platform’s technical direction and architecture.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys shaping architecture, making key technical decisions, and building scalable, reliable systems with real social impact.

Important: This position is open exclusively to candidates physically located in the United States.

Location: United States (US-based candidates only)

Format: 100% Remote

Schedule: Flexible; availability required for a regular meeting at 4:00 PM EST

Responsibilities:

• Own the platform’s architecture and long-term technical strategy.

• Spend approximately 70% of your time on hands-on development.

• Design, build, and optimize APIs, data flows, and system integrations.

• Lead integrations with OpenAI API, Klaviyo, and SendGrid.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Render).

• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers.

• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Background and required skills:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.

• 2+ years in a Tech Lead, Architect, or similar leadership role.

• Strong hands-on experience with Python / Django and React.

• Proven experience designing scalable architectures and driving technical decisions.

• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, API design, and system integrations.

• Strong background with Amazon Web Services (AWS); experience with Render is a plus.

• Confidence with DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring).

• English proficiency: B2–C1.

• Structured, proactive, able to mentor and set engineering standards.

• Ready to act as the key technical owner of the platform.

Nice to have:

• Experience with SaaS or platform architecture.

• Background in nonprofit or impact-driven projects.

• AI/ML integration experience.

• Knowledge of serverless or microservices orchestration.

We offer:

• Ownership of the platform’s technical architecture.

• Work on a product with real social impact.

• 100% remote work with a flexible schedule.

• Modern stack with freedom to improve it.

• High-trust, collaborative team.