Alertus Technologies - Lead Software Engineer - Hardware/3rd Party Integrations

• Deep expertise in building, scaling, and maintaining production-grade Node.js applications in a microservices environment. • Proven experience designing complex SaaS solutions with a focus on distributed systems and high-availability architecture. • Practical knowledge of SIP for audio, Multicast, and web-based communication protocols. • A track record of managing high-throughput data delivery and meeting strict reliability SLAs. • Strong command of asynchronous messaging patterns (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and robust API integration strategies. • Demonstrated ability to guide a team through complex technical hurdles while maintaining a focus on impact and delivery. • Ability to travel on occasion. • Experience with database performance tuning at scale or managing distributed databases. • Familiarity with physical hardware or IoT devices in a professional capacity. • Knowledge of video communication protocols and low-latency streaming. • Direct experience in the emergency notification, security, or mission-critical software sectors • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education. • Alertus Career Advantages: • Unlimited Paid Time Off • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans • Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance • Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive • Employee Referral Bonuses • Flex Scheduling • $120,000 - $170,000 a year • The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Alertus’ salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on several factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. • Additional Information: • All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date. • Protecting people from harm is what we do. It's our mission and our passion. As a company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to help save lives, we feel strongly that our employees protect themselves and others from a potentially fatal virus. We encourage everyone who can safely do so to vaccinate against COVID-19. • Alertus Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.