Lead Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee teams of five or more individuals tasked with application design, development, testing, and defect resolution.

• Guide the preparation and evaluation of system-level application software designs that encompass multiple systems and company-wide business processes.

• Steer cross-functional teams in estimating work and scheduling projects for technical initiatives.

• Mentor team members in formulating work plans.

• Lead teams in addressing complex and unique challenges that span multiple systems and team boundaries.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of systems under the team's purview.

• Provide counsel to business process owners regarding the utilization and modification of system software.

• Possess advanced knowledge of software development best practices, tools, and methodologies.

• Drive quality and continuous improvement efforts across various business units.

• Stay informed about technologies and practices relevant to the company's target markets.

• Keep an eye on trends in technologies and vendor product offerings.

• Facilitate the team’s utilization of AI coding tools, including establishing code review standards, defining their appropriate use, and sharing reusable prompts and automation.

• Engage in technical interviews of prospective job candidates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years of professional experience.

• More than 5 years of experience in software development or testing.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering.

• Understanding of software development methodologies, practices, and tools.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, and tools.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages utilized by the team.

• Acquainted with software testing practices and tools.

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and tools.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for company business and professional growth.

• Availability to work nights and weekends as required for system implementations and troubleshooting.

• Familiar with business analysis practices and business process modeling.

• Knowledge of quality management and quality improvement practices.

• Understanding of team leadership skills, practices, and behaviors.

• Familiarity with techniques, tools, and applicable laws for conducting effective and legal interviews.

• Proficiency in writing and presenting business proposals to management.

• Strong writing and public speaking skills; capable of conveying complex information to general audiences.

• Knowledge of C# / .NET or a comparable primary technology stack.

• Experience with relational databases (Oracle or SQL Server), including data modeling and query performance.

• Understanding of event-driven or streaming integration (e.g., Kafka), including ordering, duplicate delivery, and replay.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Education assistance.

• Paid vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time employees; pro-rated for associates working between 20-39 hours).

• Paid sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time employees and pro-rated for all other associates).

• Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday.

• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment).

• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage for associates working 30 or more hours per week.

• Comprehensive well-being program.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Additional compensation may include bonuses or equity awards.