Lead Software Engineer

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modernization project

Influence decisions

AI development

Leadership growth

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a hands-on engineering team in Columbus, OH. You will shape architecture, modernize core applications, and drive full-stack development using C#, .NET, React, and Azure.

You will mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver scalable, secure solutions, while exploring AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core / modern .NET, and RESTful API development.
• Full-stack experience with React and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience building and deploying applications in Microsoft Azure.
• Background in microservices, SOA, and SQL Server.
• Track record of modernizing legacy applications or migrating monolithic systems.
• Technical leadership experience, including architecture discussions, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude Code.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and build full-stack applications using C#, modern .NET, and REST APIs on the back end, with React and TypeScript/JavaScript on the front end.
• Lead efforts to modernize legacy applications and break monolithic systems into more flexible, maintainable services.
• Shape architecture decisions around microservices and service-oriented design.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Work with SQL Server on data modeling, performance, and integration needs.
• Run code reviews and set the bar for quality, security, and maintainability.
• Mentor engineers through pairing, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Encourage thoughtful use of AI-assisted development tools, such as Cursor or Claude Code, to speed up delivery.
• Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver features reliably.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

REST API

React

TypeScript

Azure

SQL Server

Microservices

Architecture leadership

Mentoring

Code reviews

AI tooling

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on technical leader to guide a team through modernizing core applications, blending architecture, mentoring, and full-stack development, in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Design and build full-stack applications using C#, modern .NET, and REST APIs on the back end, with React and TypeScript/JavaScript on the front end
• Lead efforts to modernize legacy applications and break monolithic systems into more flexible, maintainable services
• Shape architecture decisions around microservices and service-oriented design
• Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure
• Work with SQL Server on data modeling, performance, and integration needs
• Run code reviews and set the bar for quality, security, and maintainability
• Mentor engineers through pairing, feedback, and technical guidance
• Encourage thoughtful use of AI-assisted development tools, such as Cursor or Claude Code, to speed up delivery
• Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver features reliably

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core / modern .NET, and RESTful API development
• Full-stack experience with React and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building and deploying applications in Microsoft Azure
• Background in microservices, service-oriented architecture, and SQL Server
• Track record of modernizing legacy applications or migrating monolithic systems
• Technical leadership experience, including architecture discussions, mentoring, and code reviews
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude Code
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

What Our Client Offers

• A modernization project with real substance, not just maintenance on aging code
• Authority to influence architecture and technology choices
• Room to explore AI-assisted development as part of everyday engineering
• Opportunities to grow your leadership as the team expands