Senior Software Engineer

General Summary

We are seeking a senior engineer who leverages AI tools as a force multiplier, adept at prompting with context, critically reviewing outputs, and delivering clean code that integrates seamlessly with existing systems. If this describes your approach, we encourage you to apply.

You will thrive in our environment if you are scrappy, curious, and pragmatic. We empower engineers to excel, fostering rapid deployment (within your first week), end-to-end project ownership, and direct collaboration with business leaders. Our team is intentionally small, ensuring a dynamic and varied work experience.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop clean, maintainable software using modern web technologies and cloud architecture, adhering to team patterns and standards.
• Integrate AI tools into your regular workflow: prompt with context, validate outputs against the codebase, and take full ownership of all shipped code.
• Actively participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, planning, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to simplify systems, reduce technical debt, and build consensus for these improvements.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Management, design, and business stakeholders from initial requirements through deployment and monitoring.
• Investigate legacy systems and implement pragmatic improvements, consistently leaving systems in a better state.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of at least one medium-to-complex project.
• Proven experience with backend systems: C#, Java, Python, or Go.
• Modern front-end experience: React and TypeScript.
• Traditional web stack experience: ASP.NET or PHP.
• Cloud architecture experience (Azure preferred).
• Ability to maintain and improve legacy systems while simultaneously building modern systems.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and maintainable system architecture.
• Active, practical use of AI/LLM tools in software development, with the ability to articulate their application and output evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading technical projects independently from planning through release.
• Experience with .NET and ASP.NET MVC.
• Experience with React Native.
• Familiarity with continuous deployment, feature flagging, and experimentation.
• Experience driving legacy-to-modern migrations with sound judgment regarding investment areas.

Compensation Range

$170k–$180k

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision – K&L pays 100% of the individual premium.
• 401k with company contribution.
• 3 weeks paid time off per year (increases at 5 years of service).
• 8 paid holidays.
• Generous employee product discount.
• Weekly staff tastings and training with world-class wines and spirits.

K&L Wine Merchants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by law.