Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to drive technical excellence, mentor team members, and support the success of our software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. Proficiency in software architecture, development, and Agile methodologies is essential, along with the ability to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions. A commitment to professionalism, quality, and team success is vital.  

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and Improve Processes: Examine business workflows to identify opportunities for automation, enhancement, or support. 
• Software Development: Design, test, and develop software systems with services, APIs, and microservices architectures. 
• Upgrade Systems: Modernize and maintain existing applications to ensure optimal performance. 
• Documentation: Document system capabilities to aid training, testing, and support. 
• Issue Resolution: Address production issues and bugs effectively. 
• Mentorship and Leadership: Guide and mentor team members to foster growth and productivity. 
• Collaboration: Participate in process improvement discussions and lead by example to promote a professional and respectful work culture. 
• Ownership: Take responsibility for software components, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Technology Advocacy: Learn and implement new technologies as appropriate, while sharing knowledge with the team. 
• Communication: Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. 
• Project Management: Maintain work backlogs, prioritize tasks, and influence team focus on essential outcomes. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field or at least 5 years of relevant experience. 
• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, HTML, Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Agile methodologies, software architecture, and design. 
• Strong technical and people leadership skills, with the ability to influence and support team success. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well with others. 
• Ability to tackle complex problems and provide effective solutions. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work with attention to detail and business needs. 
• Ability to switch tasks as needed and adapt to changing priorities.  

Preferred:

• Experience with Azure, Azure Cloud Resource Usage, message-passing architecture concepts, and Dev Containers. 
• A strong understanding of API styles and service design principles. 
• Familiarity with machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and large language models (LLMs) for potential integration into software solutions. 
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus.