Job Description

Portless is seeking an experienced and visionary Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced software solutions within our innovative logistics and supply chain platform. In this senior role, you will take ownership of complex technical projects, drive architectural decisions, and mentor engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to align technology strategy with business goals, ensuring that Portless stays at the forefront of logistics innovation. Your expertise in system design, performance optimization, and cutting-edge technologies will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform. Join Portless and help us transform the way goods move through the supply chain with your leadership and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable software architectures.
• Drive technical strategy and define best practices for software development across engineering teams.
• Mentor and guide engineers to enhance their professional growth and technical skills.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to create innovative software solutions that meet business needs.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of Portless’ software products.
• Lead code reviews and promote high coding standards and quality assurance practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to improve efficiency and system capabilities.
• Contribute to long-term planning and roadmap development aligned with company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in software engineering with a proven track record in senior or lead engineering roles.
• Project Minded
• Expert proficiency in programming languages (TypeScript, React, Javascript frameworks)
• Strong architectural design skills and experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.