Title: Lead Software Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and React to lead a team of talented developers in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software applications. As a Lead, you will be responsible for technical leadership, mentoring team members, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality software products.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

Provide technical direction and guidance to the team, ensuring the implementation of best practices and industry standards.

• Software Development:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications using Java and React.

• Architecture:

Contribute to the architecture and design of software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.

• Code Review:

Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.

• Mentorship:

Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering their growth and development.

• Project Management:

Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Problem Solving:

Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions.

• Testing:

Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.

• Continuous Improvement:

Continuously evaluate and improve software development processes and practices.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

• 5+ years of overall experience in software development and full stack experience.

• Highly skilled in software development using Java and Node.js.

• 2-3 years of experience in front-end development using React.

• Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and algorithms.

• 2-3 years of experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Spring Boot framework.

• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).

• Experience with microservices architecture.

• Experience in SQL or Oracle technologies.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package, Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects, Professional development opportunities, and Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

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