Lead Software Engineer (.Net)

Role Description

Are you a seasoned software engineer ready to lead modernization initiatives in a cloud-first environment? As a Lead Software Engineer at Safety National, you will serve as a technical expert and mentor, guiding your team through full-stack development projects using modern technologies like .NET Core, Azure services, and NoSQL databases. In this dynamic role, you'll lead architectural design, influence technical strategy, and drive the transformation of legacy systems into scalable, modular cloud-native applications. You'll work closely with product owners, DevOps, and other engineering leaders to ensure delivery of secure, enterprise-grade solutions that support our mission and innovation goals.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
  • This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO.
  • All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.
  • 5 or more years of professional software development experience, including 1–2 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Proven hands-on experience building enterprise applications using .NET Core / C#.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including ACA, Azure Functions, and Cosmos DB.
  • Solid understanding of both NoSQL (Cosmos DB, MongoDB) and relational databases.
  • Experience applying 12-factor app principles and cloud-native design patterns.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD practices, RESTful API design, and distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with observability practices (metrics, logging, tracing).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence technical direction.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Exposure to Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and compliance in regulated industries.
  • Background in DevOps culture and tooling.

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