Engineering Lead (Full Stack) - Remote

*The Role:* This position will work closely with our business partners to create custom, cloud-based solutions as part of the leading edge Educe Software Practice. You will guide a team of full-stack developers, contribute directly to product development, and help shape the technical direction of our platform while ensuring high standards of code quality, delivery, and collaboration. *The Responsibilities:* The position is responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, including: * Develop accurate project effort estimates and staffing assessments for development projects. * Contribute directly to product development by writing, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, testable code. * Analyze, design, and document technical solutions that meet business needs across the full software development lifecycle. * Conduct comprehensive code reviews enforcing engineering, coding, and design standards. * Guide the team in designing effective, efficient, scalable, and secure applications within the Educe Cloud software platform. * Define and enforce the company’s software development methodology in collaboration with engineering leadership. * Proactively identify technical risks in project deliverables and platform architecture and develop mitigation plans. * Stay current with emerging technology, AI tools and development innovations to enhance product and team performance. * Support enterprise software deployment, maintenance, and ongoing product improvements. *Technical Expertise:* In addition to criteria listed in the Basic Qualification, ideal applicants meet the following requirements: * Web technologies: Responsive Design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON * Web services: REST and SOAP implemented using NodeJS and Express * Relational and non-relational databases MySQL/AWS Aurora * Modern DevOps tools and techniques including GitHub, CI/CD, and Docker * Enterprise application software installation and maintenance * Front End: Vue.JS, React, AngularJS * Experience incorporating Test Driven Development (TDD) * Experience with information security best practices * Demonstrable ability to resolve complex system or technical issues, often thinking on your feet, and offering multiple creative solutions or options * Hands-on experience using AI tools and agent workflow patterns to support the software development lifecycle. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical/IT field from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Minimum 10+ years full stack software development experience specific to the required technologies outlined above * 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams including performance management * Experience with full systems development lifecycle concepts, including supporting enterprise software product(s) in a production environment * Proven ability to contribute to multiple products addressing diverse business challenges * Capable of independently researching, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting issues, products, and solutions * Ability to express oneself clearly in both verbal and written communication to technical and non-technical peers and stakeholders * Passionate about customer service, producing high-quality deliverables, and follow-through * Attention to detail, determined, and solution-oriented * Ability to work autonomously, but also within a team environment * Ability to travel to semi-annual firm meetings Must be able to pass a background check. U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply, we are unable to sponsor at this time. This job is 100% REMOTE, or can be based in our Bethesda, MD headquarters or New York office. The job also entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email, and face to face. Please note this description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: Remote