Lead Software Engineer, Enterprise Applications & Architecture

International Motors, LLC; Lisle, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors, LLC in Lisle, Illinois is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive enterprise application strategy, architecture, and delivery. You will lead across web, APIs, services, and integrations, mentoring teams and promoting best practices in a hands-on leadership role.

The position emphasizes scalable solutions, DevSecOps, and modern development with .NET or Java, cloud platforms, and microservices in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of software engineer experience with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Master's degree and 3+ years of software engineer experience with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Or 8+ years of software engineer experience with at least 1 year in a lead role.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement development strategies, standards, and best practices for custom software engineering across the organization.
• Lead the design and development of scalable applications using .NET (C#) and/or Java with high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Partner with product teams to architect enterprise-grade solutions aligned with business goals and customer value.
• Establish and promote DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure SDLC, and code quality standards.
• Support and mentor engineering teams in adopting modern development practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Design and oversee the implementation of RESTful APIs and integrations with enterprise systems.
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to decisions around distributed systems and microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in engineering approaches.
• Advise stakeholders on improvements, innovations, and strategic direction.
• Adapt to evolving priorities, manage multiple initiatives within Agile sprint cycles.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and drive alignment across teams.
• Lead and inspire technical communities, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

.NET (C#) or Java

RESTful APIs

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ASP.NET Core

Spring

CI/CD tooling

Secure SDLC practices

Job description

International Motors, LLC in Lisle, Illinois is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive enterprise application strategy, architecture, and delivery. You will lead across web, APIs, services, and integrations, mentoring teams and promoting best practices in a hands-on leadership role.

The position emphasizes scalable solutions, DevSecOps, and modern development with .NET or Java, cloud platforms, and microservices in an Agile environment.