TECH LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - TAMARAC or PLANT CITY, FLORIDA CORPORATE OFFICE

CITY Furniture•Tamarac, FL

3h•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tech Lead Software Engineer at CITY Furniture, you’ll be a key technical leader collaborating with business and engineering teams to design, build, and evolve modern, scalable software solutions. You’ll help define architectural direction, mentor engineers, and guide the integration of our Node.js APIs and Swift iOS applications with existing enterprise data systems. This is a hands-on leadership role for a versatile engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, business understanding, and mentorship. You’ll ensure CITY Furniture continues to deliver exceptional customer and developer experiences through reliable, performant, and maintainable software. Position Title: Staff Software Engineer Reports To: Sr. Software Engineering Manager Location: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days in Tamarac or Plant City Florida Corporate Office Department/Sub-Department: Information Technology/ Software Engineering Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 DOE

Requirements

Technical Leadership & Mentorship - Sets technical direction and helps engineers grow through coaching and feedback.
Architecture & Problem Solving - Designs robust, scalable systems that integrate modern APIs with enterprise data sources.
Full-Stack Expertise - Skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Swift with a strong understanding of API-driven architectures.
Collaboration & Communication - Works cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams to translate ideas into impactful solutions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for employment sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in a lead or senior-level technical role.
Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining Node.js APIs and Swift iOS applications .
Strong background in integrating systems via RESTful APIs , SOAP , or SQL-based data access .
Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility for off-hour support and releases
Remote or hybrid (Tamarac or Plant City office)
Light lifting and prolonged sitting.
Languages & Frameworks Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js Frontend / Mobile: Swift (native iOS), SwiftUI; familiarity with React Native is a plus Data & Integrations: REST and SOAP APIs, SQL-based integrations, microservices architecture Databases: DB2, MySQL, or other relational databases Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB), Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, monitoring with ELK Stack or AWS CloudWatch Testing: Unit and integration testing (Jest, XCTest)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or integrating legacy systems (e.g., IBM i / AS400) is a plus , particularly through SOAP services or SQL queries .
Familiarity with CMS systems such as Contentful or Sanity
Experience with deployment platforms like Vercel or AWS Amplify
Experience modernizing or refactoring older systems and data flows
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer
ITIL, TOGAF, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
Valid Driver License

Responsibilities

Architect and Design Solutions - Lead technical design and architecture for software products, APIs, and integrations across our ecosystem. Develop strategies that improve scalability, reliability, and developer efficiency.
Mentorship and Leadership - Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineers. Help establish engineering standards and best practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Hands-on Contribution - Write and review code, prototype new features, and solve complex engineering problems across backend and mobile systems.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing - Promote documentation and cross-team learning to ensure alignment, consistency, and sustainability within the engineering organization.

Benefits

Competitive and Transparent Compensation
Visibility into all Associate-level pay ranges within your department
Opportunity for performance-based and profit sharing bonuses
Associate Well-being
Workforce and Demand Planning for Leveled Workload
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Paid Parental leave
Opportunity for Flexible Work Environment and Schedule (varies by department and role)
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Health Benefits
Free virtual healthcare services (for Associates enrolled in our medical plans)
Medical options include Employer-funded HSA options
Vision to support your eye health and well-being
100% Employer-paid Dental option available to all Associate
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life & Disability Insurance
100% employer-sponsored options
Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
Retirement Benefits
401(k) - once enrolled, Associates are 100% vested with discretionary Company Match
Roth 401K Option
Financial Wellness webinars
Growth Opportunities
90% Promote from Within
Access to various training for professional development
Individual Development Plan (IDP) (varies by department)
Associate Purchase Discount Program
And so much more…