Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead a team of 5–7 engineers (including contractors) while contributing hands-on to our full-stack product development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, cares deeply about code quality and engineering excellence, and is passionate about leveraging AI tooling (specifically Cursor) to find optimal engineering efficiency.

You will help shape our architecture, mentor engineers, drive best practices, and ensure successful execution across multiple initiatives in our Customer Experience lane. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated technician with experience in Python, NestJS, React, MUI (base of design system), MongoDB, GraphQL etc and is excited about fostering a modern, efficient, AI-enhanced engineering culture.

Responsibilities and Benefits

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of 5–7 software engineers, including full-time staff and contractors.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance feedback, and career development guidance, including the development of an engineering framework.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design to define scope, priorities, and timelines.
• Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns.
• Facilitate technical decision-making and ensure alignment across the engineering organization.

Technical Ownership

• Lead full-stack development efforts across Python, NestJS, React, MUI, MongoDB, and GraphQL.
• Design and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and data models.
• Drive UI/UX implementation using React and MUI-based design system.
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance through thoughtful design and testing strategies.
• Conduct code reviews and provide architectural guidance.

AI-Driven Engineering Excellence

• Champion the adoption and effective use of Cursor to increase engineering productivity, code quality, and business value delivery
• Train and mentor the engineering team on best practices for using AI-assisted development tools.
• Evaluate additional AI-driven solutions and workflows to streamline engineering processes (e.g., automated documentation, testing, code generation).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation with modern developer tools.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, QA, and DevOps.
• Communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and provide realistic engineering estimates.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Strong full-stack engineering skills using:

o Backend: Python, NestJS

o Frontend: React, MUI (or similar component/system-driven UI frameworks)

o Database: MongoDB

o API/Integration: GraphQL

• Ability to drive architectural discussions and long-term technical planning.
• Experience mentoring engineers and managing small teams.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade systems.
• Strong understanding of modern CI/CD, testing methodologies, and developer workflows.
• Enthusiasm for AI-assisted development and familiarity with tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with distributed teams or contractors.
• Prior experience establishing or scaling engineering processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Exposure to design systems and component-driven development workflows.

What Success Looks Like

• The engineering team is more productive, delivering higher-quality features faster.
• Cursor and other AI tools are effectively integrated into everyday development workflows.
• Architectural foundations are strong, scalable, and well documented.
• Team morale and engagement are high, with clear paths for career growth.
•   Cross-functional partners trust engineering timelines and execution reliability.

How You’re Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you’ll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

A Collaborative Culture

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.