Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a critical role in leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge web applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. As a senior leader, you will mentor team members, influence technical direction, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional products.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

1. Lead the development of web applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
2. Architect and implement scalable, secure, and efficient full-stack solutions.
3. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance productivity and performance.

Development and Implementation:

1. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code for both frontend and backend systems.
2. Develop and optimize APIs, databases, and user interfaces.
3. Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and overall usability of web applications.

Team Collaboration:

1. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
2. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high coding standards.
3. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Quality Assurance:

1. Implement best practices in software development, including testing, CI/CD, and deployment strategies.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
3. Conduct performance monitoring and optimization to enhance application efficiency.

Project Management:

1. Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
2. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with company standards.
3. Contribute to roadmap planning and prioritization of engineering initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on full-stack development.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong backend experience with Node.js or Python
• Deep understanding of database systems, including both SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, such as MVC, microservices, and serverless.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of security best practices in web development.
• Prior experience in a leadership or management role.

Key Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Proactive, self-driven, and eager to take ownership of projects.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $175k to $257k, which does not include the any benefits or equity. Various factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.