Lead Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap for the product suite.
• Partner with architects to model complex systems, reduce technical debt, and drive high-level integration strategy decisions.
• Lead by example by contributing high-quality code to our most complex SaaS products.
• Implement long-term technical solutions and "go deep" to resolve systemic architectural challenges.
• Drive the adoption of modern industry best practices, including AI-assisted development (e.g., Copilot/Claude), DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure security and scalability.
• Own quality through automated testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Provide deep technical guidance and unblock offshore and nearshore teams.
• Lead code reviews and design sessions to foster a culture of "getting software done right."
• Act as the technical bridge between product management, quality engineering, and DevOps.
• Translate complex product requirements into actionable, high-performance technical designs.
• Drive long-term corrective actions for performance and reliability issues, ensuring our services are resilient and "delighting our customers."

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience developing, maintaining, and innovating large-scale, high-availability web applications and services.
• At least 2 years serving in a hands-on technical lead or principal engineering capacity, driving technical decisions and solutions to completion.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (or equivalent deep technical work experience).
• Strong, demonstrated understanding and practical application of software design and architecture principles, patterns, and long-term integration strategy decisions.
• Expert experience with AWS, including cloud architecture, serverless programming, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft technology stack, including full-stack development using ASP.NET MVC, .NET Framework, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, Angular, and Typescript.
• Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server preferred) and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated ability to provide deep technical guidance and mentorship, lead design sessions, and conduct high-quality code reviews.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with proven success in translating complex technical issues and architectural designs to technical, product, and leadership audiences.
• A strong commitment to driving engineering excellence and adopting modern industry practices, including DevSecOps and AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot/Claude).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to producing reliable, resilient software products.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available)
• Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse
• Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule
• Remote Work Stipend
• Equal Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with Employer Matching
• Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement
• Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience