Lead Software Engineer - Union, NJ or Germantown, MD

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer / Software Architect
Location: Union, NJ or Germantown, MD
Department: Software Engineering

Position Overview:
The Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, and Software Application Architect will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, distributed software applications. These positions require expertise in designing scalable microservices architectures, containerization, application security, and message/event-driven architectures. The ideal candidates will have experience leading teams, managing client relationships, and deep knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, microservice development, and SAFe methodology is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance distributed systems using .NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL Server.
• Develop and implement microservices-based architectures focused on performance, scalability, and security.
• Work with event-driven architecture (both batch and streaming), integrating complex systems seamlessly.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement best practices in security, architecture, and application design.
• Lead technical design sessions, provide mentorship, and ensure engineering practices align with business objectives.
• Manage client relationships, understanding business requirements, and translating them into robust technical solutions.
• Oversee code and architecture reviews to ensure high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, product management, and business stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to incorporate into our software development strategies.
• Stay updated on industry's best practices and align with the latest technological advancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in leadership or architect role.
• Strong experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices development.
• Proven expertise in working with message/event-driven architecture, including both batch and streaming systems.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience working with the MS solution stack (including .NET Core, SQL Server, and RabbitMQ).
• Strong experience with application security best practices, including secure coding and secure DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with teams, ensuring technical solutions align with business needs.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tolling experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures (Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and deploying applications in cloud environments.
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) experience is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and experience managing client-facing projects.