Lead Software Engineer - Retail Team

Sr. Software Engineer - Risk TeamLocation: Los Angeles, CA (onsite) Contract: 12+ monthsJob Summary: Client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Retail team, focusing on building scalable, secure, and resilient payment processing systems behind some of America's most prominent technology companies. This role will drive technical leadership and innovation in Retail engineering team, aligning with client best practices.Key Responsibilities:Lead development of backend services and APIs to support Retail platform operations including release engineering, DevOps pipelines, and system with cross-functional teams including QA, Security, and Infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment and performance of Retail services.Lead technical initiatives to improve CI/CD workflows, observability, and platform reliability.Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure SLA adherence and rapid incident response.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the Retail domain.Partner with business stakeholders to translate platform requirements into scalable technical solutions.Technical Qualifications:7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a technical lead role.Bachelors degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience acceptable.Proficiency in several languages/platforms/libraries such as C#,.NET, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Event Hubs, Service Bus etc.Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and Kubernetes.Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD.Knowledge of container orchestration, release automation, and platform observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus).Experience implementing secure coding practices and compliance workflows in regulated environments.Strong analytical, multitasking, and organizational skills to manage testing on multiple projects.Experience with Agile methodology and concepts using JIRA or similar Agile tools.Understanding of secure development processes in regulated environments (e.g. PCI DSS, SOC 2)Preferred Qualifications:Experience in fast paced fintech with Core Banking domains, stability and release management experience.Contributions to open-source projects or technical leadership in building scalable platform engineering practicesAbility to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipAbility to meet the location requirement outlined abovePay Transparency: The expected pay range for this position is $68.00–$71.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, 401(k) without employer match. Paid Sick leave is provided based on state or local laws.