Software Engineer Technical Lead/Manager

Whitaker IT is representing a growing organization in the Bryan / College Station area that is expanding its software engineering leadership team.This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer, technical lead, or lead developer who enjoys mentoring others, driving technical initiatives, and partnering across teams while remaining hands-on with technology.What We're Looking For4+ years of software engineering experience in modern application development environmentsExperience mentoring developers, leading projects, or serving as a technical resource for a teamStrong background with Python and modern web application frameworksFrontend experience with React and/or Next.jsExperience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQLExposure to cloud-native environments and infrastructure technologiesAbility to balance technical execution with collaboration across engineering and business stakeholdersComfortable helping establish processes, improve team effectiveness, and drive project deliveryInterest in growing into broader leadership responsibilities over timePreferred ExperienceFastAPI and/or DjangoAWSTerraformDocker and KubernetesCI/CD and automated deployment practicesModern API development and distributed systemsWhat Makes This Opportunity UniqueOpportunity to influence technical direction and engineering practicesHighly visible role with exposure across multiple applications and initiativesBlend of hands-on engineering and leadership responsibilitiesClear path for continued career growthCollaborative environment where ideas and ownership are valuedHybrid schedule in Bryan / College Station, TX