Technical Engagement Lead (Software Engineer)

This is a direct hire position--NO C2C or sponsorship is available. (Please do NOT email if you are an employer.)The Technica lEngagement Lead is a senior hands-on technical operator embedded across multiple client engagements at a time. This role owns the full delivery lifecycle — from intake filtering and Jira hygiene to hands-on code review, production deployment authority, and direct client-facing communication.QualificationsMinimum 7 years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated senior-level technical capabilityDirect experience owning or governing production deployments in client or enterprise environmentsPrior experience in an agency, consultancy, or multi-client services environment — with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements without sacrificing delivery qualityExperience in a client-facing technical role — comfortable communicating delivery risk, timeline tradeoffs, and technical constraints to non-technical stakeholdersStrong organizational discipline with a track record of maintaining structured delivery workflows across complex engagementsExcellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesRequired Technical Skills (Non-Negotiable)Senior-level proficiency in modern web technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, REST and GraphQL APIsHands-on experience delivering scalable digital solutions using CMS and eCommerce platforms such as AEM, Contentful, Shopify, Adobe Commerce, or CommercetoolsActive working familiarity with AI-assisted development tools including Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent — with clear perspective on appropriate use, review standards, and risk boundariesStrong command of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and release management practicesDemonstrated ability to review and validate code quality across performance, security, testing, and documentation standardsExperience with testing frameworks and quality gates in enterprise or agency delivery environments