Lead Software Engineer

Leeds Professional Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources seeks an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide a team in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-volume SaaS applications in Miami. The role blends hands-on coding with strong leadership to drive delivery from concept to deployment.

The ideal candidate has a track record of software architecture, cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and proficiency with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 4+ years as a software engineer with strong development and architecture background.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies.
• Experience with Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical direction and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, estimate timelines, and prioritize tasks.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, actively participating in the development and implementation of software solutions.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and development guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD & DevOps

Agile methodologies

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client, an innovative leader in healthcare technology, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer who will lead a team of software developers in designing, implementing, and maintaining software applications. This role requires a blend of hands‑on coding expertise and effective team leadership, overseeing the development process from conception to deployment in a high‑volume SaaS environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical direction and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, estimate timelines, and prioritize tasks.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, actively participating in the development and implementation of software solutions.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and development guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 4+ years as a software engineer, with a strong background in software development and architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.