About Clutch Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car-buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee.Named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies two years in a row and awarded a spot on LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups list, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017. Clutch is backed by world-class investors including Canaan, BrandProject, Real Ventures, D1 Capital, and Upper90. To learn more, visitclutch.caTechnologyFull TypeScript stack for front- and back-end, with some legacy JavaScriptFront-end: ReactJS app with functional components and context APIBack-end: ExpressJS with PostgreSQL database and Sequelize ORMMicroservices architecture using Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, and other AWS servicesInterservice communication via RabbitMQ and Apache KafkaAbout the role Clutch is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / Engineering Lead to drive technical excellence, deliver complex solutions, and shape the future of our platform. This role requires leadership in technical decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation in architecture and system design.What you’ll doProvide pragmatic solutions to business challenges while delivering scalable, secure, and resilient systemsChampion engineering excellence through coding standards, peer reviews, and technical documentationCollaborate with Product, Design, and Data teams to translate business needs into technical solutionsExecute complex, high-impact projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goalsDrive innovation by evaluating new tools, technologies, and processes to improve team productivity and system performanceWhat we’re looking forBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience8+ years of industry experience designing and developing software solutions, including leading large-scale projectsExpert proficiency in modern programming languages (TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust)Deep experience with Frontend or Backend frameworks (React, Vue, Express)Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based architecture optimizationAdvanced database skills: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle; schema design, query optimization, and performance tuningExperience with system architecture, performance tuning, and scaling complex applicationsIn-depth knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks for unit, integration, and end-to-end testingHands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and tools like Jira or GitHubProven leadership in technical decision-making and ability to balance business and technical requirementsWhy you’ll love it at ClutchAutonomy & ownership – create your own path and own your workCompetitive compensation and equity incentivesGenerous time off programHealth & dental benefitsEmployment Type Existing, Permanent Full-TimeCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $205,000 annuallyEquity incentivesComprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, and dependent coverage starting from day 1Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email .#J-18808-Ljbffr