Lead Software Engineer

Applied Resource Group; Dunwoody (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Resource Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee scalable, high-performance web apps built with modern frontend technologies. You will lead a hybrid team of onshore and offshore engineers while maintaining a hands-on role in code reviews, debugging, and production support.

This hybrid role is 60% engineering execution (code reviews, production debugging, developer support) and 40% project delivery, team coordination, and Agile leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical lead or team lead role within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven experience managing offshore development teams, including running standups and tracking velocity.
• Familiarity with production debugging tools, logging systems, and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to resolving team or project-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and debug production issues; analyze logs to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure quality, consistency, and best practices in front-end implementation.
• Oversee and contribute to enhancements across modern web architecture, including React and API layers.
• Lead a globally distributed development team, with daily interaction and sprint execution coordination.
• Act as Scrum Master or Agile facilitator to drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-ups.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and technical tasks.
• Coordinate delivery with internal business stakeholders and external partners (e.g., payment platforms).
• Track delivery progress, resolve blockers, and escape risks appropriately.
• Support post-deployment monitoring, feedback loops, and iteration cycles.

Skills

Technical leadership

Agile/Scrum

Offshore team management

Frontend development (React)

Production debugging

CI/CD workflows

Team communication

Job description

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Experience Level: 7+ years

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to oversee the delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications built using modern front-end technologies. In this role, you will lead a hybrid team of onshore and offshore engineers while maintaining a strong hands‑on presence in code review, debugging, and production support.

This is a hybrid technical leadership role—60% focused on engineering execution (code reviews, production debugging, developer support) and 40% on project delivery, team coordination, and Agile process leadership. You’ll work cross-functionally with business, DevOps, QA, and product stakeholders to drive execution and ensure consistent delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Execution (60%)

• Troubleshoot and debug production issues; analyze logs to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure quality, consistency, and best practices in front-end implementation.
• Oversee and contribute to enhancements across modern web architecture, including React and API layers.
• Lead a globally distributed development team, with daily interaction and sprint execution coordination.
• Act as Scrum Master or Agile facilitator to drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand‑ups.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and technical tasks.
• Coordinate delivery with internal business stakeholders and external partners (e.g., payment platforms).
• Track delivery progress, resolve blockers, and escape risks appropriately.
• Support post-deployment monitoring, feedback loops, and iteration cycles.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2+ years in a technical lead or team lead role within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven experience managing offshore development teams, including running standups and tracking velocity.
• Familiarity with production debugging tools, logging systems, and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to resolving team or project-level issues.