Engineering Team Lead

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Vizient in Chicago is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage the software development lifecycle of complex enterprise solutions. You will balance technical excellence with team leadership and guide modernization efforts across .NET apps and cloud-enabled services.

The role requires driving CI/CD, code quality, and secure design while collaborating with product managers and architects to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and leading teams.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications across full SDLC.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of scalable software systems.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices (code reviews, testing, CI/CD, security).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Participate in retrospectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor engineers and bridge technical execution with leadership.
• Lead integration of AI tools into the development lifecycle.
• Interface with Product Owners and Delivery Leads regarding status and risks.
• Guide modernization of legacy .NET apps, APIs, and cloud-enabled solutions.
• Oversee design, development, integration, and support of enterprise platforms.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

REST APIs

SQL Server

JavaScript

CI/CD

Azure Cloud

Code Reviews

Education

Advanced degree in CS

Tools

Visual Studio

TFS

Agile/Scrum

Entity Framework

ADO.NET

Job description

When you7re the best, were the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will play a key part in the success of an engineering team, balancing technical and leadership responsibilities. You will manage the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of complex software solutions, ensuring excellence in design, development, and deployment. You will support and continually improve team dynamics by promoting a healthy work environment, offering constructive feedback, resolving conflicts, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will guide modernization efforts across enterprise applications while supporting critical healthcare technology solutions and driving technical excellence across the development organization.

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing mindset, continuous integration, deployment practices (CI/CD), and application security.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Participate in regular retrospectives to review processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Coach, mentor, and serve as a direct point of contact for engineers while bridging technical execution and team leadership.
• Lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into the development lifecycle, exploring solutions such as automated code generation and intelligent testing frameworks.
• Interface with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Architecture teams, Practice Managers, CloudOps, and Security teams regarding project status, progress, and potential risks.
• Guide modernization initiatives involving legacy .NET applications, API development, and cloud-enabled solutions.
• Oversee application design, development, integration, and support activities across enterprise software platforms.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading software engineering teams and delivering enterprise-scale applications throughout the full software development lifecycle required.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server required.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based applications using JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, XML, and related web technologies required.
• Experience utilizing Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server (TFS), source control, and Agile development methodologies required.
• Experience designing scalable software architectures and integrating distributed systems required.
• Skilled in modern software development practices including CI/CD pipelines, application security, automated testing, and code review standards required.
• Experience with Entity Framework, ADO.NET, WCF, and service-oriented architecture principles preferred.
• Experience with Azure cloud services preferred.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.