10+ years of professional software development experience Proven track record of designing and delivering complex software systems at scale Experience leading architectural discussions and influencing cross-team technical decisions Strong experience in backend/API background of either PHP, Python or Java Experience in frontend development with React and JavaScript Strong understanding of database design and RDBMS such as MySQL Proficient in using and designing RESTful APIs Mentorship to other engineers through coaching, design, and code reviews Exposure to AI technologies, particularly around LLMs Comfortable guiding technical design discussions and facilitating technical decision making Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party systems