Lead Software Engineer

General Description

The Lead Software Engineer is a technical leader responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance data processing solutions. This role works across modern .NET, React, Azure, and SQL Server platforms, contributing architectural guidance, mentoring other engineers, and driving engineering best practices. You’ll balance hands-on development with technical decision-making while promoting the core values of caring, expertise and service.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions using ASP.NET Core, React, Azure services, and SQL Server
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable architectures
• Provide technical direction on application structure, API design, data modeling, and cloud architecture
• Build and maintain advanced client-side experiences using React, TypeScript, Hooks and state management patterns
• Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs using ASP.NET Core, C#, and Entity Framework Core
• Architect and deliver cloud-native Azure solutions (App Services, Functions, Asure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, CI/CD pipelines)
• Optimize and maintain SQL server and Azure SQL databases, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and data access patterns
• Establish and enforce quality standards through code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD automation
• Champion the team's adoption of AI-assisted development practices, including code generation, automated testing, and intelligent tooling, while establishing guardrails around quality, security, and responsible use
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pairing, design reviews, and technical guidance
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, provide accurate estimates, identify risks, and proactively communicate progress and blockers
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and best practices to improve system reliability and developer productivity
• Support production systems by helping diagnose and resolve complex issues when needed
• Help to create an environment of high morale, motivation and teamwork

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Talents

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5-8+ years of professional software development experience, with strong depth in C# and modern.NET (.NET Core/6+)
• Proven experience building and maintaining React + TypeScript applications at scale
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, including application hosting, serverless workloads, security, and CI/CD pipelines
• Advanced SQL Server or Azure SQL skills, including schema design, performance tuning, and production troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of software architecture patters, API design, and distributed systems concepts
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic delivery in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice-to- (Optional)

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude Code in a professional or project setting
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, LLM orchestration, or agentic workflow design

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical Insurance - Choice of PPO and Consumer-Driven Health Plans (CDHP) with HSA eligibility
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Permissive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional company provided and voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are greater when we are equal. We believe inclusivity is the celebration of multiple experiences, approaches, and points of view. We bring together the best people, provide world class opportunities, and cultivate an environment where we all succeed. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience drives us forward every day. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our clients and the communities we serve. SHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans. SHC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with SHC, please send an e-mail to careers@shccares.com or call (888) 265-2068 to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.