Lead Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Lead EngineerFLSA STATUS: ExemptDEPARTMENT: Software EngineeringREPORTS TO: Software Engineering ManagerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: YesJOB LOCATION: RemoteTRAVEL: Occasional for conferences, strategic planning sessions, and key stakeholder meetingsSUMMARY OF POSITION:You will contribute to product decisions, influencing technical direction across products and solutions. Your work will shape how we build, scale, and modernize our products while maintaining security, reliability, and operational excellence. This role demands leadership within the product delivery life cycle as well as hands-on technical capability.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Champion the organization's technology architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectivesServe as the technical lead for one or more products on architectural and development decisionsEstablish architectural and development principles, patterns, and decision frameworks that guide your teamCommunicate complex architecture and solutions clearly and persuasively to audiences ranging from engineers to product owners and business leadersDesign complex, enterprise-scale software solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effectiveBuild flexible integrations to facilitate data transformation across internal and external systemsAdopt and extend infrastructure-as-code from reference implementationsLead proof-of-concept initiatives to demonstrate viability and provide implementation guidanceConduct deep-dive technical reviews of existing systems, identifying optimization opportunities, technical debt, and modernization prioritiesParticipate in hands-on development, providing technical guidance and removing blockers as part of an engineering teamDrive initiatives that enhance software maturity, operational excellence, and engineering productivityIdentify opportunities for automation, standardization, and simplification that reduce complexity and increase velocityApply coding standards and techniques to build clean, efficient, maintainable, scalable softwareActively participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to refine system designs and resolve issuesManage execution of deliverables accurately through the software development life cycle, escalating issues or impediments as neededParticipate in working sessions to demonstrate incremental changes and evaluate readiness for deliveryCollaborate with Product Team by providing technical insight for refinement and planningConsult with Quality Engineers in resolution of observations and defectsBuild and maintain automated tests, including unit and integration tests, to ensure that written code performs as intendedMonitor and support software to meet service-level agreements (SLAs)Stay informed about relevant technologies through independent research and share insight with the teamMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent demonstrated experience10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, or related technical leadership rolesProven track record architecting and developing large-scale, production-grade software in enterprise environmentsDemonstrated experience successfully influencing technical direction as a member of a team, with or without direct authorityHistory of leading software delivery initiatives from concept through delivery, including product modernization and integration programsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguity, capable of diagnosing complex issues, and developing effective solutions aligned with short and long-term objectivesStrategic thinking capability with track record of translating business objectives into effective technical solutionsNatural mentor and teacher who elevates the capabilities of those around themAbility to drive initiatives independently while collaborating effectivelyUnderstanding of Agile software methodologies (e.g., Scrum)Technical Expertise Expert-level knowledge of software engineering and architecture patterns and principals, with deep understanding of CLEAN architecture principalsStrong knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and services in AWS and/or Azure, with an understanding of Well-Architected Framework principlesWorking knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools and practices (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, etc.) with experience applying IaC standards in software deliveryStrong understanding of secure computing principals, compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA), industry best practices, and infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud technologiesStrong understanding of modern infrastructure technologies including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and microservices patternsProficiency with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, Config, Observability), containerization, and infrastructure-as-code languages (e.g. Terraform, HCL)Proficiency with containerized and serverless architectures, microservices and event-driven architecture patternsExperience building modern, responsive web applicationsProficiency with creating and consuming APIs (REST, SOAP, etc.)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE): Proficient in .NET development, with hands-on experience in C#Significant professional experience in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem (e.g., .NET Framework, .NET Core)Hands-on experience with multiple programming languages (Python, Go, etc.)Experience with modern front-end web frameworks (Blazor, Angular, etc.)Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience with database architecture and administration across relational and NoSQL platformsExperience with architecting software for AI workloads, understanding of Agentic AI architectures, orchestration patterns, and infrastructure needsKnowledge of responsible AI practices, governance frameworks, and security considerationsKnowledge of the Atlassian suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.