{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"698cffe2d12fae7c75fd042c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/698cffe2d12fae7c75fd042c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/698cffe2d12fae7c75fd042c","title":"Remote Lead Software Developer","description":"About BLEN\r\nBLENers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we've been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology that's just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.\r\nAbout this position\r\nAs a Lead Software Developer at BLEN, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our development team, including Senior Software Developers. You will be responsible for overseeing the technical direction of projects, making high-level architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. This position requires exceptional technical expertise across the full stack, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation in areas such as cloud services, AI, and emerging technologies.\r\n\\n\r\nWhat we would like from you Technical Leadership and Strategy\r\nLead the overall technical strategy and architecture for complex, large-scale projects\r\nMake critical decisions on technology stack, frameworks, and methodologies\r\nOversee and approve system designs and architectural choices made by team members\r\nDrive the adoption of new technologies and best practices across the development team\r\nTeam Management and Mentorship\r\nDirectly supervise and mentor a team of developers, including Senior Software Developers\r\nConduct performance evaluations and provide career development guidance\r\nLead technical interviews and make hiring decisions for the development team\r\nFoster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence\r\nProject Oversight and Delivery\r\nOversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet quality standards and timelines\r\nCollaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scopes and timelines\r\nIdentify and mitigate technical risks across projects\r\nEnsure smooth integration between different components and teams\r\nInnovation and R&D\r\nSpearhead research into emerging technologies and their potential applications\r\nLead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes for innovative solutions\r\nDrive the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities into our products and services\r\nEvaluate and implement cutting-edge AI services and APIs from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, and Google VertexAI\r\nGuide the use of high-level AI frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, FastAI, or Keras for rapid prototyping and development\r\nClient and Stakeholder Management\r\nAct as the primary technical point of contact for high-profile clients and partners\r\nPresent complex technical concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders\r\nCollaborate with business leaders to align technical strategies with business goals\r\nBasic qualifications Essential Requirements\r\n12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role\r\nExtensive full-stack development expertise, with mastery in multiple languages such as Python, Fast API, Flask, TypesScript (React, Node.js ), Java, or Rust\r\nProven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems\r\nDeep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their advanced services\r\nStrong background in AI and machine learning, including experience with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI frameworks\r\nHands-on experience with AI/ML technologies such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or Hugging Face Transformers\r\nProficiency in developing working with pre-trained models and fine-tuning for specific tasks\r\nExperience integrating AI services and APIs from major providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google VertexAI) into production systems\r\nExpertise in system architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices\r\nExperience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)\r\nStrong understanding of data modeling, both for relational and NoSQL databases\r\nTrack record of successfully leading and mentoring development teams\r\nPreferred Skills and Experience\r\nExperience in government or highly regulated industry projects\r\nContributions to open-source projects or thought leadership in the tech community\r\nExperience in implementing microservices architectures and event-driven systems\r\nKnowledge of advanced AI paradigms such as RAG, few-shot learning, self-supervised learning, etc\r\nRequirement Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically\r\nMust be located in the United States\r\nMust be able to attain low-level security clearance\r\nPerks Work from anywhere.\r\nCompetitive pay.\r\nA contribution to your health benefit.\r\nThe chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.\r\nGet to know us We are a small, creative and highly technical team.\r\nOur heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.\r\nWe believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.\r\nWe believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.\r\nWe do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.\r\nWhat you should expect from us We will treat you fairly.\r\nWe give you space to grow both personally and professionally.\r\nWe will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.\r\nWe will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.\r\nWe will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.\r\n\\n $155,000 - $180,000 a year The salary range represents the compensation we expect to offer candidates who can perform the core responsibilities with minimal additional training. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skill set, level of experience, and scope of responsibility. Our recruitment team is available to discuss your specific salary requirements and to provide more information about how we determine compensation. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and encourage open dialogue about our compensation structure throughout the application process. We look forward to learning more about your qualifications and how they align with our framework.\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\r\nThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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