Lead Software Engineer

Franklin Fitch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA. This role involves driving architecture, mentoring engineers, and modernizing legacy systems on a cloud-native platform. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in web-based applications, strong skills in C# and .NET technologies, and a data-driven mindset. This full-time position offers opportunities for technical leadership and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years building web‑based or SaaS applications.
• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers.
• Hands‑on experience with containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Scrum team delivering scalable, secure .NET applications.
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and integrations.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of growth.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

ASP.NET

SQL & NoSQL

Cloud experience (Azure preferred)

Microservices

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Strong communication skills

Job description

This range is provided by Franklin Fitch. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

🚀 Lead Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive architecture, mentor engineers, and help migrate legacy capabilities onto a modern, cloud‑native platform. If you enjoy hands‑on technical leadership, influencing direction, and building scalable systems that matter, then this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a Scrum team delivering scalable, secure .NET applications
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and integrations
• Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Architecture to ship high‑quality features
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of growth and technical excellence
• Own technical quality, estimation, and non‑functional requirements
• Improve reliability through unit testing, observability, and monitoring
• Refactor and modernise legacy code for performance and maintainability
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including secure and responsible AI
• Advocate for ideas and help evolve SDLC and delivery processes

What You Bring

• 8+ years building web‑based or SaaS applications
• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, SQL & NoSQL
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred), microservices, and DevOps
• Hands‑on experience with containerisation and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum and/or Kanban)
• Data‑driven mindset using telemetry and monitoring to guide decisions
• Strong communication skills and cross‑functional influence
• Experience with accounting or financial systems is a plus
• Office‑based with flexibility for remote work as needed
• Extended computer use and collaborative team setting
• Occasional travel may be required

Why This Role?

• High‑impact role with technical ownership
• Opportunity to modernise a platform in a regulated, high‑value domain
• Influence architecture, engineering culture, and long‑term strategy
• Work with a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering team

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Location

Atlanta, GA

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