Lead Software Engineer

Solera; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer. The role involves collaborating with engineers to develop high-quality software solutions and providing technical direction. Candidates should have strong experience in C# and SQL Server, with a focus on mentoring and leading teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with prior lead role.
• Strong experience in C#/VB .Net, SQL Server, and containerized microservices.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and ensure best practices in coding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Jira

Kubernetes

C#

SQL Server

Job description

Job Title/Location

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visitsolera.com.

The Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will serve as an individual contributor on a squad of software engineers and SDETs. You will collaborate with the engineering manager and architects to provide technical strategy and direction, implementing requirements from product managers and UX designers. You will work on a C# .Net SQL Server stack , with containerized microservices in Kubernetes (k8s). This role operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high quality and on-time delivery.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions

Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to the squad

Ensure the implementation of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features and improvements

Mentor and support junior engineers in the squad

Utilize Jira for task management and tracking

Work within a Scrum team to follow Agile methodologies

Adhere to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes

Provide high-level estimations for project planning

Participate in roadmap refinement and planning sessions

Support operational escalations and ensure timely resolution

Take ownership and have the autonomy to shape delivery

What You’ll Bring

8+ years of experience in software engineering with prior experience as a lead

Strong experience with C#/VB .Net, SQL Server, COM, COM-Interop, VB6, Docker, and Kubernetes (k8s)

Proficiency in containerized microservices

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts and solutions

Experience in leading technical projects and providing strategic direction

A passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends

Familiarity with Jira and Agile methodologies

Understanding of SDLC processes and best practices

Ability to provide high-level estimations and contribute to roadmap refinement

A go-getter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and shape delivery

Focus on high quality and on-time delivery

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.