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Lead Software Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 09, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Working remotely as a full-time Lead Software Engineer, the candidate will oversee a small agile team, deliver high-quality code, and provide technical direction for development projects while mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities
  • Oversee team activities, maintain software architecture standards, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex software solutions, ensuring quality and performance
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design to implementation and testing
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in software development
  • Proficiency in Enterprise Java programming and experience with modern programming languages
  • Knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and distributed databases
  • Experience in developing distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications

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