Lead Software Development Engineer

PowerToFly; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working environment

Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year

Continuous learning and skill development opportunities

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays including two mental health days

Employee incentive programs

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Frisco, Texas. This role involves developing next generation Global Trade Management applications in a hybrid work model. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in software development, including 5 years in the Global Trade industry and proficiency in .NET and Angular. Strong collaboration skills and an ability to lead code reviews and mentor junior members are essential. Competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing software for the Global Trade industry.
• 10+ years of software development experience across multiple programming languages.
• Solid understanding of application security from both the web service and web application perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop software applications using best practices in coordination with a distributed team.
• Contribute across all aspects of Agile development.
• Lead code reviews to enforce standards and provide feedback.

Skills

Proficiency in .NET development (C#, VB.NET)

Proficiency in responsive front-end / single page application development using Angular

Experience with both SQL and NoSQL data persistence systems (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Education

5+ years of experience in software development

3+ years of hands-on experience with AI-First development tools

Tools

DataDog for observability

AWS and/or GCP cloud-native development

Job description

Lead Software Development Engineer

Thomson Reuters is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a highly dynamic team developing our next generation Global Trade Management application suite. Our engineers come from a broad range of backgrounds and experience levels, united by a shared drive to build exceptional software.

About the Role:

• Develop software applications using best practices in coordination with a distributed team.
• Apply mastery-level understanding of software development methodologies to design and build complex SaaS systems.
• Drive design decisions including platform selection, coding standards, and technical implementation.
• Contribute across all aspects of an Agile development process, design, programming, testing, documentation, QA, and implementation.
• Lead code reviews to enforce standards and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor junior team members to reinforce best practices and support their growth.
• Ensure development efforts are properly estimated and delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external end users on requirements gathering and application design.
• Provide technical guidance to management and help shape the technical direction for new product development.
• Leverage innovation time to explore pet projects and areas of special interest.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience developing software for the Global Trade industry, specifically in logistics, customs, or supply chain management.
• 10+ years of software development experience across multiple programming languages, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new ones.
  • Proficiency in .NET development (C#, VB.NET).
  • Proficiency in responsive front-end / single page application development using Angular.
  • Proficiency developing and consuming REST APIs, including documentation tooling (Swagger, Postman).
  • Experience with both SQL and NoSQL data persistence systems (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
  • Working knowledge of DataDog for observability, APM, and RUM.
  • AWS and/or GCP cloud-native development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with agentic AI-First development tools and processes.
• Comfort with iterative, spec-light design. You'll need to think things through, fill in the blanks, and adapt across sprints based on customer feedback.
• Solid understanding of application security from both the web service and web application perspective.
• Lead-level understanding of design patterns and N-Tier architecture.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• SaaS development experience on large to enterprise-class applications.

Preferred Skills

• Strong grasp of object-oriented design, algorithms, data structures, and CS fundamentals.
• Ability to produce clean, efficient, and concise code.
• Ability to translate business requirements into analytics solutions and data visualizations.
• Champions code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Energetic self-starter who thrives in a team environment and can clearly communicate daily progress and blockers.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a Customer First attitude with a focus on Outcomes over Output.

Approximate Time Allocation

• Development 50%
• Code Reviews 15%
• Design / Decomposition 10%
• Mentoring 10%
• L4 Support 10%
• Innovation 5%

What’s in it for You?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance; 401k with match; paid holidays including two mental health days; tuition reimbursement; employee incentive programs; wellness resources.
• Culture: Inclusive, flexible, and value‑driven workplace.
• Social Impact: Paid volunteer days and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real‑World Impact: Support customers in upholding rule of law and transparency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.