Lead Software Engineer

Eleven Recruiting; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized technology staffing agency is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a leading investment firm in El Segundo, CA. This role involves full lifecycle development, collaboration in design discussions, and problem-solving in an agile environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and extensive experience in full-stack development with Python, along with proficiency in various languages and CI/CD tools. A passion for clean code and enterprise-scale project experiences are crucial.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of proven hands-on development expertise.
• Experience with messaging systems across application stack.
• Comfortable working in an agile software delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full lifecycle of development tasks.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Utilize problem-solving skills for tool selection.

Skills

Full-stack development expertise with Python

Proficiency with TypeScript, Java, C#, Go

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration and communication

Agile programming approach

Experience with SQL databases

Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments

Experience with CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Git

Docker

Jenkins

Kafka

Redis

Job description

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full lifecycle of development tasks - analyze, design and code business-related solutions, as well as core architectural changes, using an Agile programming approach resulting in software delivered to tight deadlines.
• Participate and contribute to design discussions and code reviews.
• Understand changing priorities and be forward-thinking in context switching.
• Build positive relationships with other team members, collaborate, and communicate effectively to reach successful outcomes.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to help your peers in the research and selection of tools, products, and frameworks (which is vital to support business initiatives).

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science or another STEM field.
• 7-10+ years of proven hands-on, full-stack development expertise with Python.
• Proficiency with a compiled programming language (Typescript, Java, C#, Go, et al).
• Comfortable working in an agile software delivery environment, with Git and with exposure to CI / CD tools (e.g., GitHub, Docker, Jenkins).
• Experience with messaging systems across application stack (e.g., Kafka, EventHub, Azure Service Bus).
• Strong expertise in SQL databases, query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, and performance tuning for high-efficiency data processing.
• Proficiency in developing, deploying, and troubleshooting applications in both Linux and Windows environments. This includes familiarity with command-line interfaces, scripting, and system administration tasks on both platforms.
• Proven experience working in large enterprise environments, with a track record of leading or significantly contributing to enterprise-scale projects.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and are always looking to improve your engineering skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Pluses

• Experience with API security using Okta, JWT, OAuth.
• Experience with caching strategies using Redis, Memcached, and optimizing API performance.