Lead Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$110K - $130K / year
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Lead Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in architecting, developing, and delivering modern web and service-based applications with a strong focus on React, AI-driven capabilities, and scalable full-stack solutions. This individual will guide the engineering team through all phases of the development lifecycle, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with business, data, and operations teams to deliver intelligent, high-performance solutions that drive business value.
Specific Responsibilities (Key Tasks and Outcomes):
Other duties may be assigned.
• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications with an emphasis on React-based front-end development, cloud integration, and AI-enhanced functionality.
• Architect and implement AI-powered features using Azure AI Services, OpenAI APIs, or other machine learning frameworks to automate workflows, improve data insights, and enhance user experiences.
• Oversee and contribute to solution design by analyzing requirements, defining technical approaches, and ensuring best practices in code structure, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage, and work processes, following the full software development lifecycle.
• Ensure architectural consistency, performance optimization, and adherence to security standards across all applications.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and data scientists to identify opportunities for AI integration and data-driven decision support.
• Document and demonstrate solutions through detailed design artifacts, technical documentation, and clear, well-structured code.
• Provide hands-on leadership during code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
• Champion the use of modern DevOps practices including CI/CD automation, code branching strategies, and environment deployment through Azure DevOps.
• Mentor team members, promote code quality, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, particularly in React ecosystem innovations, AI/ML integration, and cloud-native architectures.
• Drive a culture of innovation, security, and collaboration within the development team.
• Protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support production systems by diagnosing, resolving, and preventing issues related to performance, scalability, or data integrity.
Position Requirements:
Knowledge Components:
• Proven experience as a Lead Software Engineer, Senior Developer, or Technical Lead in full-stack web and service-oriented environments.
• Deep expertise in React.js (including hooks, context API, state management with Redux/Recoil, and performance tuning).
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and RESTful or GraphQL API design.
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI and machine learning services into applications (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, TensorFlow.js, or custom model APIs).
• Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures, particularly within Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Functions, and Containers.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Git for agile project management, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Background in developing and migrating desktop (WPF) and legacy systems to modern, service-oriented, web-based platforms.
• Proven experience delivering high-availability, secure, and scalable applications in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with service mesh, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of SQL Server and handling large datasets, optimizing data flow, and integrating backend data services.
• Experience with identity and access management, including Active Directory, OAuth, and multi-tenant authorization.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical direction across teams.
• Passion for mentoring and fostering a high-performing, innovative development culture.
CPRS does not provide sponsorship. All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
CPRS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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