Senior Software Engineer

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM Scout is a B2B SaaS recruitment marketplace connecting employers with top-tier search firms. We leverage machine learning and a highly efficient web platform to streamline candidate matching and drastically reduce time-to-hire. Joining our well-established engineering department means collaborating with dedicated product, infrastructure, and ML teams in a supportive, remote-first environment that prioritizes work-life balance and continuous individual growth. The Role We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer who brings creative thinking, strong ownership, and a mentorship mindset. In this role, you will drive the development of major features, architect clean code, and help elevate the engineering team's technical standards. What You'll Do: Build & Innovate: Develop large-scale features, implement third-party integrations, and optimize web applications for a expanding customer base. Technical Leadership: Write and review technical designs, drive coding best practices, and conduct thorough, constructive code reviews. Mentor & Collaborate: Guide junior engineers, actively participate in agile processes (planning, design reviews, retrospectives), and contribute to cross-team architectural discussions. Maintain Excellence: Improve code maintainability and testability by writing robust unit tests and proactively identifying system upgrades. What We’re Looking For: Experience: 7+ years of professional web application development experience. A CS degree is a plus. Backend Expertise: Expert-level Python skills alongside a solid understanding of CS fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms. Frontend Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Data & DevOps: Solid knowledge of MongoDB or SQL databases, Git, and Docker (AWS and Kubernetes experience are major pluses). Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and the autonomy to thrive independently in a fully remote setup. Are you ready to help scale a high-impact marketplace platform? Let's talk. WHY AQUENT? WHAT WE OFFER ... Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm ABOUT AQUENT Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, and Aquent Employer of Record. To learn more, visit aquent.com . Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a U.S. state. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you require ​an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante , Director of Employee Relations at [email protected] or Lucas Manzaneres, Employment Relations Specialist, at [email protected].