Lead Software Developer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, USA, seeks a Senior Software Architecture Lead to direct technical strategy for large-scale systems. You will guide architecture decisions, align teams with product goals, and ensure scalable, secure deliverables across departments.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and hands-on design oversight of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-based solutions, with focus on maintainable engineering practices and robust security.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience building large-scale software applications.
• Advanced knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL, and Azure.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering (preferred).
• Professional certification (preferred).
• Proven leadership experience directing software development teams on complex projects.
• Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles for scalable systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize features and deliverables.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and frameworks based on business requirements and industry trends.
• Foster collaboration between software development teams and other departments.
• Implement strategies for load balancing and efficient resource utilization.
• Implement robust security measures within software applications, safeguarding financial data and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Oversee the release management process and controlled deployment of software releases.
• Create and maintain documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding practices.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Software Architecture

Advanced .NET Development

Cloud-Based Solutions

Code Review Best Practices

Distributed Systems

Microservices Architecture

CI/CD Pipelines

Security Measures

Load Balancing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering

Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering (preferred)

Professional Certification

Tools

Azure

SQL

CI/CD Tooling

Job description

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams
• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Conduct thorough code reviews
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize features and deliverables
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and frameworks based on business requirements and industry trends
• Foster collaboration between software development teams and other departments
• Implement strategies for load balancing and efficient resource utilization
• Implement robust security measures within software applications, safeguarding financial data and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Oversee the release management process and controlled deployment of software releases
• Create and maintain documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding practices

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in building large-scale software applications
• Advanced knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL, and Azure
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering (preferred)
• Professional certification (preferred)
• Proven experience in a leadership role, leading software development teams in the delivery of complex projects
• Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in software architecture and design, with a strong focus on building scalable and maintainable systems. Proven ability to lead software development teams, implement robust security measures, and oversee the release management process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Leadership
• Software Architecture
• Advanced .NET Development
• Cloud-Based Solutions
• Code Review Best Practices

Hard Skills

• .NET
• C#
• SQL
• Azure
• Microservices Architecture
• Distributed Systems
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Software Development Best Practices
• Load Balancing
• Security Measures

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

• Software Development
• Scalability
• Maintainability
• Performance
• Documentation
• Release Management
• Financial Data Compliance