Software Engineer Team Lead

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer Team Lead to drive the next phase of growth for its engineering organization. This newly created role is part of a strategic team expansion and will be instrumental in building and leading a new compliance-focused development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer who enjoys mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technology. The ideal candidate is equally passionate about software architecture, team leadership, and delivering scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a growing team of software engineers through mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Partner with engineering and product leaders to build and scale a new compliance-focused development team.
• Design and develop backend systems and cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support strategic initiatives.
• Establish and improve development processes, engineering standards, and team best practices.
• Review architecture decisions and help drive technical direction across projects.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools and solutions where appropriate.
• Contribute directly to software development while balancing leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

• Strong experience developing software with C# and SQL.
• Experience building and supporting cloud-based applications and services.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and scalable system design.
• Interest in people leadership, mentoring, and team development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Exposure to AI technologies and practical applications.
• Experience working within compliance-driven environments or regulated industries.
• Previous team lead, technical lead, or mentorship experience.

Important Information

• This position is a direct hire with one of our clients.
• Fully remote working a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off.
• Candidates must be available to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa.
• Eligible candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.

Vetting Process

• Application (5 minutes)
• Online Assessment (30 minutes)
• Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
• Client Video Interview (60 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Video Interview (60-90 minutes)
• Job Offer!

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