About this opportunity
Wide Eye lists this Senior Software Engineer II opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Wide Eye is an award-winning brand and digital design agency dedicated to propelling purpose-driven organizations forward. We partner with visionary leaders, nonprofits, campaigns, and socially conscious companies to deliver branding, design, and digital experiences that drive real impact. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what design can do for good.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We’re fortunate to do work that matters — collaborating every day with organizations and leaders driving culture, policy, and social change. Our team holds itself to high standards of creativity, collaboration, and excellence, knowing our clients count on us to deliver impact. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to use your skills for good, alongside people who care deeply about making a difference.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, experienced Senior Software Engineer II for a full-time remote position (within the United States). This individual will serve as the technical lead and trusted technical advocate for our maintenance and long term clients, ensuring their digital platforms remain performant, secure, and strategically aligned with their goals.
The successful applicant will own the technical relationship with these clients, lead a team of engineers dedicated to retainers and maintenance work, and contribute to the strategic growth of our long-term engagements. The role will contribute to capacity, work collaboratively with management on organizational initiatives, and have opportunities to mentor direct reports. Applicants must have advanced knowledge of web development, content management systems, proven client-facing communication skills, demonstrated mentorship abilities, and an interest in social impact.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to the Director of Engineering. The role is primarily focused on billable project work with some management responsibilities for engineers within the working group.
What You’ll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead and primary technical advocate for clients within working group
Own the ongoing technical relationship with clients, providing strategic technical guidance, proactive maintenance, and rapid response during high-stakes periods (election cycles, campaign launches, advocacy pushes)
Develop and maintain websites utilizing modern WordPress and other CMS solutions
Develop front-end experiences and back-end solutions using modern best-practices in web technologies
Proactively identify technical issues, performance optimizations, security vulnerabilities, and strategic improvements for client projects
Integrate third-party tools, APIs, and CRMs
Implement content migration processes and techniques
Troubleshoot and solve complex technical bugs/challenges under time-sensitive conditions
Lead client trainings, prepare documentation, and ensure knowledge transfer for client teams
Provide technical feedback and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including design review, scope estimates, sprint planning, and code review
Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers within working group
Coordinate task assignments and priorities with project managers to ensure efficient delivery and client satisfaction
Conduct code reviews and support quality standards for the engineering team
Support onboarding and skill development for new team members and freelancers
Foster a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Serve as an escalation point for complex technical challenges, particularly within working group
Sales & Strategic Growth Responsibilities
Partner with the Director of Engineering and account leadership to retain and grow long-term clients
Contribute to proposals, scope estimates, and sales conversations
Identify opportunities for expanded engagements, addendums, and strategic technical initiatives with current clients
Provide technical expertise during discovery calls and client presentations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, strategy, project management) to deliver integrated solutions that drive client success
Contribute to the development of service offerings, processes, and best practices
What You Bring
Experience / Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience in web development
Minimum 2 years experience in a client-facing role within an agency setting
Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading other engineers
Extensive experience with modern WordPress development, including custom block development and headless architectures
Strong knowledge of SysAdmins and DevOps: Web Servers, DNS, CDNs, Security Management, performance optimization
Experience utilizing and establishing AI-driven workflows
Proven track record in building, maintaining, and deploying applications using CI/CD pipelines (Webpack, Docker, Lando, GitHub Actions) and hosting platforms (WP Engine, Pantheon, or equivalent)
Extensive experience with responsive development and progressive enhancement
Strong working knowledge of Figma
Strong understanding of accessibility, modern web design principles, user experience, and information architecture
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to manage time, balance multiple client relationships, and prioritize under pressure
Excellent attention to detail
Passion and pride in your work
Bonus Points
Experience supporting clients during high-stakes political campaigns or election cycles
Experience with CRMs and advocacy tools such as ActionKit, Action Network, Bonterra/EveryAction, Salesforce, etc.
Experience with PHP performance tracing and debugging
Familiarity with SSO/SAML and membership portals
What We Offer
Salary range: $105K - $130K plus benefits
Benefits: Unlimited PTO, 100% employer-paid health insurance, 401k/Safe Harbor contributions, paid parental leave, annual professional development budget, and more.
Wide Eye promotes diversity of thought, culture, and background which connects the Wide Eye team. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from historically excluded communities to apply. We believe that your lived experience is a valuable asset in helping our clients create meaningful change in the world.
Wide Eye is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
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