Engineering Team Lead

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

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineering leader to drive architecture, design and delivery across enterprise-grade solutions. You will oversee the full SDLC, guide modernization of legacy .NET apps, and champion secure, scalable software while mentoring engineers and fostering collaboration.

You will partner with product managers and architects to align technical decisions with business goals, promote a healthy team culture, and drive AI-enabled testing and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience leading software teams.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications across the full SDLC.
• Strong C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC/Web API and SQL Server expertise.
• Web technologies including JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, XML.
• Experience with Visual Studio, TFS and Agile methodologies.
• Designed scalable architectures and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, security, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Experience with Azure cloud services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Ensure best practices, CI/CD, testing, code review and security standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Participate in regular retrospectives to improve team processes.
• Coach engineers and bridge technical execution with leadership.
• Drive AI tool integration in the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Architecture teams, CloudOps, and Security.
• Guide modernization of legacy .NET apps, API development, and cloud-enabled solutions.
• Oversee design, development, integration and support across enterprise platforms.

Skills

Leadership of software engineering

SDLC management

C#

.NET Framework

ASP.NET MVC

RESTful APIs

SQL Server

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Application security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Visual Studio

Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Source control

Job description

When you're the best, we're 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.