Lead Software Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

Job Responsibilities Leads the design and development of scalable and resilient systems using Java or Python, driving continual, iterative improvements across product teams Drives decisions on software solutions, architecture, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with a focus on strategic direction Designs and implements secure, high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems, setting standards for the broader team Owns and drives architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints and non-functional requirements are met across multiple systems Leads technical deep dives to gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems Identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive systemic improvements to coding hygiene, system architecture, and engineering best practices Mentors and coaches junior and mid-level engineers, conducting code reviews and setting technical standards to elevate team capability Influences and shapes team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, product managers, and business partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions Proactively identifies technical debt and proposes remediation strategies aligned with long-term platform goals Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability with a track record of leading complex technical initiatives Advanced proficiency in coding in Java or Python languages Extensive experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and ability to drive process improvements Strong understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security, with experience implementing these across teams Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical design discussions Strong knowledge of software applications and technical processes across multiple technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven design patterns Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Proficiency with modern front-end technologies Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience driving technical strategy and roadmap planning