We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer (MERN) to lead our development team in building scalable web applications.

Skills

• MERN
• B2B SAAS
• Communication
• Linear thinking
• Notion
• Loom
• Product management

Requirements

• Job Role Lead Software Engineer - MERN
• Job Type Full Time
• Workplace Type Onsite
• Industry IT Services and IT Consulting

Secondary locations

About

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Responsibilities

• Full product lifecycle - discovery, planning, delivery, QA, and launch
• Create clear PRDs and RFCs with context, clarity, and structured logic
• Prioritize what matters (and cut what doesn’t) - aligning roadmap with business needs
• Breaking down features into sprintable chunks for devs
• Collaborate with support and marketing to turn feedback into features
• Oversee production deployments and internal comms
• Maintain feature quality and completeness through rigorous pre-launch review
• Set up systems for repeatability - docs, checklists, SOPs
• Conduct 1:1s and standups with product team to drive clarity and accountability
• Raise the bar on thinking, ownership, and communication in the team

Other Requirements

• 3+ years in a Product Management, Founder, or Tech/Product hybrid role
• Proven experience shipping features in a B2B SaaS or Shopify app environment
• Strong grasp of UX, usability, and feature prioritization
• Excellent writing and communication - especially for async, structured comms
• Hands-on experience working closely with devs, QA, and support
• Familiarity with tools like Linear, Notion, Loom, and ClickUp
• High clarity of thought - you can simplify chaos into clear action
• Deep ownership mindset - you follow through, not just follow up

Good to have

• Past experience as a founder or early employee in a product startup
• Worked in a Shopify ecosystem or ecommerce domain
• Experience reviewing code / managing technical delivery with developers
• Understanding of Polaris and Shopify app experience

About the Company

Helixo is a software development company focused on e-commerce solutions with smart, skilled and efficient team solving significant, next-generation technology problems.