Were looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Lead to take full ownership of Valences SaaS integrations domain the layer that connects our platform to dozens of external applications.
Youll lead the evolution of hundreds of existing connectors, handling production issues, expanding capabilities, and driving product-driven development processes. This is a high-impact, dynamic role for someone who thrives in fast-changing environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and knows how to make things happen.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve Valences integration layer, maintaining and improving hundreds of existing connectors across leading SaaS platforms.
Handle production incidents, expand connector capabilities, and collaborate closely with Product on roadmap and prioritization.
Design and implement new connectors based on business, product, and customer requirements.
Lead development of automation-based or scraping connectors, extracting and normalizing data into Valences core product.
Proactively use AI tools to accelerate development, troubleshoot issues, automate manual workflows, and improve overall team efficiency.
Take a problem-solving and ownership mindset identify opportunities to improve performance, automate processes, and scale the system efficiently.
Mentor and guide a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on owning the connectors domain.
Requirements: 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong hands-on coding skills in Go / Python / TypeScript / Node.js.
Proven experience building and maintaining API integrations or SaaS connectors.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, tokens), and secure data handling.
Experience deploying to and writing for production environments on a daily basis.
Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills with a get-things-done mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-changing environment adaptable, confident, and self-driven.
Demonstrated experience in using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality.
This position is open to all candidates.