Software Development Lead

Software Development Lead 

About the Role 
We’re seeking a Software Development Lead to guide our engineering team, drive the strategic direction of our codebase, and ensure high-quality development practices. This role combines hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities such as unblocking developers, refining technical requirements, and enforcing engineering standards. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead architectural direction and long-term technical strategy. 

• Research requirements and create detailed, actionable engineering tickets. 

• Perform high-quality code reviews and uphold best practices. 

• Mentor developers, provide technical guidance, and remove blockers. 

• Collaborate with product and stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and clarity. 

• Identify opportunities to improve code quality, performance, and scalability. 

• Contribute to CI/CD, testing strategies, and overall engineering efficiency. 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of software development experience, including senior or lead responsibilities. 

• Deep expertise in C# and the .NET ecosystem (e.g., .NET Core/6+, LINQ, async/await, DI, Entity Framework). 

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices or modular architectures, and SQL databases. 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices. 

• Excellent communication and mentorship skills. 

• Proven ability to write clear technical requirements, refine backlog items, and make sound architectural decisions using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar issue-tracking systems. 

Bonus Skills 

• Experience with domain-driven design (DDD), distributed systems, or cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). 

• Familiarity with performance tuning, diagnostics, and refactoring legacy systems.