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Lead Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Aug 13, 2026
This job expires in: 27 days

Job Summary

Leading a team of software engineers, the full-time Lead Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement applications while managing software requirements and mentoring junior staff in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Oversee the technical design, coding, and testing of new applications and enhancements to existing systems
  • Identify gaps in requirements, evaluate risks, and implement solutions to improve system performance and availability
  • Collaborate with project managers and clients to define system objectives and technical requirements
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or 4 additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
  • 8 years of experience in software design, development, and requirements management
  • Proficiency in front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks
  • Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure
  • Knowledge of programming languages including JavaScript, C, and Python

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