Lead Software Engineer

Rang Technologies Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and growth-oriented culture

Opportunity for leadership role

Influence architectural decisions

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a passionate Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable and secure digital solutions. You will mentor and lead a team while working closely with product managers and architects to deliver innovative software that aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Angular, Node.js, and Agile methodologies, along with a desire to transition to a full-time role after the initial engagement. This is a contract with potential extension opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Deep expertise in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java.
• Understanding of web security, including Akamai WAF and AWS-hosted applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of digital portal solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to developers and quality engineers.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects.

Skills

Angular

Node.js

GraphQL

Typescript

SQL

Java

Web Security

Agile Methodologies

Education

Minimum 7 years of experience

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

SoapUI

Job description

Duration: Initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension

Working Hours: Standard office hours (8:00 AM – 5 PM) one hour lunch

MUST HAVES:

• Ability to drive AI development. Spec driven experience, CoPilot, part of AR strategy.
• Strong leadership/communication.
• Speaks up, takes accountability and helps to drive results.
• This person will be the lead design engineer on the project.
• Product is the portal.
• Strong knowledge in API.
• Fullstack uses Angular for front end and API to provide security layers.
• Must want to convert to a full time employee, given the opportunity.

Job Description

Technical skill sets –

particularly in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java.

Leadership responsibilities –

including mentoring developers, coordinating with offshore teams, and driving engineering best practices. Can communicate clearly and effectively with non-coders, provide input and guidance to non-technical team members. This individual will be a key resource and a liaison to product owners, architecture teams, developers. 7 years minimum experience.

Partner closely with Product Owners/managers, Architecture teams, and developers to align business goals with technical execution and ensure seamless delivery of digital initiatives. Be comfortable and confident providing creative solutions to deliver code within timelines and budgets.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, secure, and user-centric digital solutions. Minimum 7 years of experience in this role. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who thrives in a collaborative Agile environment and is eager to shape the future of our digital portal architecture. You’ll work closely with product owners, architects, and developers to deliver high-quality software that drives real business value.

This is a full‑stack leadership role with a strong emphasis on front‑end architecture (Angular), back‑end APIs (Node.js, GraphQL), and secure cloud deployment (AWS, Akamai WAF). You’ll also mentor team members, promote engineering best practices, and ensure seamless coordination between onshore and offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of digital portal solutions across front‑end and back‑end systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance to developers and quality engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to align business goals with technical execution and deliver high‑impact features.
• Define and enforce engineering standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment practices.
• Coordinate with offshore leads and teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, blockers, and delivery timelines.
• Support content readiness by guiding tagging, metadata, and component usage for personalization and accessibility.
• Champion modern development practices, including automated testing, Agile methodologies, and UX collaboration.
• Participate in defect triage and root cause analysis, driving quality improvements and prevention strategies.

What You Bring

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams in Agile environments (SAFe Agilte delivery methodology).
• Deep expertise in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java.
• Strong understanding of web security, including Akamai WAF and AWS‑hosted applications.
• Experience with unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, SoapUI) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to mentor and coach developers, encouraging growth and leadership within the team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for building accessible, compliant, and user‑friendly digital products.
• Interest in transitioning to a full‑time employee role after initial engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful digital products that serve diverse user personas.
• Be part of a collaborative, transparent, and growth‑oriented engineering culture.
• Influence architectural decisions and drive technical excellence.
• Opportunity to grow into a long‑term leadership role within the organization.

Interview Process: Two Rounds

• Initial Screening: Hiring manager (One‑on‑One via Video) Expect coding proficiency, methodology, in Web Security, and understand their team dynamics in helping others (Scrum master team, product developers)
• Second round: 3 to 4 team panel interview with hiring manager (video)

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.