Lead Software Engineer

We ship fast and break very little, and we want a Lead Software Engineer who shares that obsession with gRPC. Lay it bare: hybrid Lead Software Engineer, $94,000 - $137,000, 7 years of gRPC, and a seat where Valero Energy decisions get shaped.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Active Listening
• Land Ruby on Rails performance wins Valero Energy can measure in KS retention numbers
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders across Topeka, KS and remote teams
• Re-architect the technology flow so gRPC handles ten times Topeka's current load
• Stitch Ruby on Rails events into the Problem Solving pipeline feeding Valero Energy's technology reports
• Scale Valero Energy's Problem Solving services from Topeka pilot to KS-wide rollout
• Own the Webpack release that Topeka leadership has circled on the calendar
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions

What You'll Bring

• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description
• Prior experience working on-site in Topeka, KS, or willingness to relocate
• An instinct for prioritization when everything is labeled urgent
• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• 7+ years of gRPC reps, not just gRPC exposure
• A Topeka grounding, or the adaptability to plant roots quickly

Valero Energy is the fast-paced company technology professionals across KS reach for when the cheap option finally breaks. Our Topeka team would rather over-communicate than leave a teammate guessing at midnight.

This position offers $94,000 - $137,000, comprehensive benefits, and genuine room to advance into leadership within technology.

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