Lead Software Engineer

Purpose:

This role leads technical direction, mentors engineers, and champions modern, AI-augmented engineering practices to deliver scalable, secure solutions — while raising the bar on code quality as AI tools take on more of the actual typing.

Responsibilities:

• Leads development of complex software systems across our React/Next.js, .NET, Azure, and PostgreSQL stack, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Uses AI tools (Claude and similar) as a core part of the development workflow, and knows when and how to guide, correct, and validate their output rather than simply generating code.
• Reviews code — both human- and AI-written — with a sharp eye for "slop": functionally-passable but low-quality, over-engineered, or subtly wrong output that doesn't hold up under real scrutiny.
• Translates shifting business needs into clear technical requirements, adapting designs and plans as requirements change mid-stream.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to align on scope, estimation, and delivery timelines.
• Mentors and coaches other engineers, including on effective, responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues to maintain system stability and reliability.
• Establishes and enforces architecture and coding standards appropriate for an AI-augmented development environment.
• Stays current on emerging AI tooling and engineering practices, and evaluates how they should (or shouldn't) be adopted.
• Contributes to strategic and technical decision-making for software initiatives.
• Maintains clear documentation of systems, architecture, and decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, including designing and building complex, production-grade systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with React and Next.js on the front end.
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET / C# on the back end.
• Solid experience with Azure (cloud services, Azure DevOps) and microservices architecture.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with a relational database such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Demonstrated experience integrating or working with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot, or similar) in a real development workflow — not just casual use.
• Sharp judgment for evaluating code quality, including the ability to quickly spot weak, bloated, or incorrect AI-generated code ("slop") during review.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting requirements; able to adapt technical plans quickly without losing rigor.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-directed, but works well within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of mobile application development experience.
• Experience with Capacitor or another cross-platform framework (React Native, Flutter, .NET MAUI).