Lead Software Engineer

A
Directly Responsible Individual (DRI)
for pioneering intelligent business outcomes, developing complex AI-native software engineering solutions

What are we looking for

real solver?

We identify better ways of doing things.

Solver? Absolutely. But not the usual kind.
We're searching for the architects of the audacious & the pioneers of the possible. If you're the type to dismantle assumptions, re-engineer 'best practices,' and build solutions that make the future possible NOW, then you're speaking our language.

• Improver. Solver. Futurist.
• Great sense of humor.
• 'Possible. It is.' Mindset.
• Compassionate collaborator. Bold experimenter. Tireless iterator.
• Natural creativity that doesn't just challenge the norm, but solves to design what's better.
• Thinks in systems. Solves at scale.

This Isn't for Everyone.
But if you're the kind who questions
why
things are done a certain way—and then identifies 3 better ways to do it — we'd love to chat with you.

Your Mission: The Role

solving for better.

You are a
hands-on
,
outcome-delivering
,
technical strategist
, directly shaping and driving intelligent product development from the first principles through exceptional software engineering. You'll own the success of your projects end-to-end, acting as the primary technical force behind our solutions.

You'll be a
Directly Responsible Individual (DRI)
for co-innovating and realizing transformative business outcomes with client stakeholders. This means solving differently and relentlessly questioning the status quo. You lead the charge from concept to production, bridging deep technical acumen with strategic vision, and are deeply passionate about leveraging AI-native tools to build innovative products.

Let's be clear
: this isn't your typical software engineering role where you follow a blueprint. You get into the weeds, with a
process-first
mindset. You'll personally build and architect intelligent, outcome-driven solutions, while remaining 100% accountable for the solutions you champion, their quality, and the tangible business value they generate for our clients.

If you're a hands-on
technical visionary
with the brain of a strategist, the heart of a builder, and the charisma of a storyteller — we've got a seat for you at the front of the table.

You're not just an engineer; you're the transformation engine

Your Responsibilities

what you will wake up to solve.

This isn't a 'diagrams-and-decks' role. You are the
hands-on technical visionary
for personally executing and driving transformative client business outcomes as the direct force of an AI-native, engineering-led modern tech consultancy. Your mission is clear: partner with ambitious clients, leverage our problem-solving ethos to build cutting-edge solutions, and genuinely pioneer future-ready client operations.

Drive Strategic Technical Impact

You'll own the technical solution delivery that directly fuels project success. You'll architect, plan, and execute with precision, ensuring your work aligns with business goals. You'll also leverage our strategic technical alliances with hyperscalers, leading ISVs, and pioneering AI platforms to unlock cutting-edge capabilities and maintain a competitive advantage. Your role involves contributing your technical perspective in client conversations, assisting in translating complex challenges into elegant, sustainable engineering solutions.

Define & Deliver Intelligent, Transformational Outcomes

You will champion and apply our proprietary 'evlos' methodology, fostering a culture of rapid, fearless iteration in the strategic design and development of groundbreaking systems. Your critical role is to serve as a technical problem-solver, translating a client's business needs into actionable tasks and contributing to the development of our intelligent, AI-powered software solutions. You will direct the design of AI-native, cloud-forward solutions meticulously grounded in process intelligence that drive true value.

End-to-End Delivery Ownership

You will assume comprehensive accountability for the end-to-end delivery of your software engineering projects. This includes meticulously overseeing adherence to timelines, managing your deliverables effectively, and ensuring impeccable engineering quality across all deliverables, while providing timely resolution and maintaining effective, proactive communication with all stakeholders.

A Mindset of Ownership

At Searce, you are personally accountable for intelligent, impactful client outcomes driven by robust software architecture. You live the "Always in Beta" mindset, personally setting an example for engineering practices and helping to build a culture of continuous learning. You model extreme ownership, radical clarity, and calm in chaos when facing complex technical challenges. You will believe in truth over comfort and learning over knowing, especially in the rapidly evolving AI/Cloud landscape. You will contribute to cultivating a culture of self-managed, happier do-ers through your technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.

Welcome to Searce

The 'process-first', AI-native modern tech consultancy that's rewriting the rules.

We don't do traditional.

As an engineering-led consultancy, we are dedicated to relentlessly improving the real business outcomes. Our solvers co-innovate with clients to
futurify
operations and make processes smarter, faster & better. We build alongside our clients. Not for the vanity metrics. But for the transformation to embed lasting competitive advantage for our clients.

The result? Modern business reinvention, built on math, tech, and clarity of purpose.

Functional Skills

Foundational Engineering Impact:
Contributes to AI-native modern software solutioning and technical implementation, directly enabling project success and delivering components for high-impact initiatives.

Strategic Vision & Technical Foresight:
A visionary partner who, through masterful strategic inquiry, dissects fundamental business challenges and translates strategic goals into executable technical blueprints for robust software solutions.

Architectural Storytelling & Clarity:
Possesses articulate and persuasive communication skills, able to distill complex modern software architectural designs and intelligent solutions into compelling storytelling with absolute technical accuracy and clarity.

Technical Contribution & Quality Assurance:
Contributes to the execution of technical solutions and upholds engineering best practices, architectural standards, and quality benchmarks within your projects. You will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions and fostering technical growth within your team.

Cross-Functional Engineering Catalyst:
Thrives in highly collaborative environments across product, engineering, data, and delivery. Eagerly shares deep modern software engineering technical knowledge and inspires others to achieve common, technically sound goals for intelligent solutions.

Tech Superpowers

• AI-Driven Software Architecture
  : Designs and architects robust, scalable software solutions that you personally integrate with and leverage AI capabilities (e.g., ML models, NLP, generative AI components) for intelligent outcomes. You'll understand how to build and scale applications driven by AI, distinguishing practical AI integration from superficial use.
• Core Modern Software Engineering Mastery
  : Possesses profound expertise in Cloud-Native, Data-driven, and AI-enabled Software Engineering. You translate deep technical insights into concrete, scalable architectural designs that you implement to create measurable business value across diverse functional domains.
• Cloud-Native & Platform Capability
  :Far beyond certifications, you demonstrate proven impact by personally architecting and implementing resilient, high-performance cloud-native solutions. You masterfully assess technical trade-offs and select optimal tools and services for robust software delivery.
• Business-Driven Architecture:
  You consistently view technology through a sharp business lens, directly linking your architectural decisions to tangible client outcomes. You expertly translate complex business requirements and process flows into elegant, future-ready software architectures.
• Product-Oriented Design for Scale
  :You combine a strong product mindset with deep technical acumen to personally design reusable, scalable software architectures and components. You move beyond one-off custom solutions to build extensible platforms that can incorporate evolving intelligence.

Experience & Relevance

• Architectural & Technical Visionary:
  You have a seasoned history of designing and developing solutions for over 4+ years, personally driving modern software engineering and AI-driven, cloud-native, and data-centric transformations with a strong process-first mindset.
• Business-Driven Technical Leadership
  :A proven track record of designing and delivering complex, high-impact software solutions that directly fuel significant revenue streams and catalyze the expansion of client engagements.
• Client-Facing Technical Authority
  :You operate in a dual role as both a hands-on technical architect and a trusted authority in client-facing engagements. You personally build, implement, and advise on complex solutions, consistently serving as the go-to technical expert for strategic clients.
• Locally-Tuned Ecosystem Mastery
  :You navigate the regional technical landscape with mastery, possessing a deep understanding of local client environments, hyperscaler platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS)