Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid (Raleigh, Jersey City, or Hartford) or Remote

McNeil & Co.; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovation and technical excellence in a hybrid role. This dynamic position involves designing and implementing high-impact software solutions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will lead architectural initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and scalability. With a focus on event-driven architecture and cloud technologies, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of software development within a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will inspire progress and enable possibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Deep expertise in event-driven architecture and messaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, event-driven applications using Azure Event Hubs.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Event-Driven Architecture

Asynchronous Messaging Systems

Solution Design

System Architecture

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Mentorship

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Event Hubs

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Git

JIRA

Confluence

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid (Raleigh, Jersey City, or Hartford)

Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid (Raleigh, Jersey City, or Hartford)

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Lead Software Engineer, internally known as Software Engineer IV develops, implements, and maintains software solutions that enable business operations to achieve company goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting high-impact software applications, including event-driven architecture and distributed systems. They work on complex engineering initiatives that require strong technical expertise, strategic solution design, and system architecture development.

In addition to hands-on development, Software Engineer IV serves as a technical leader, providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced peers. They have the authority to assign tasks, review work products, and ensure engineering best practices are followed. The incumbent collaborates with enterprise architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to develop scalable, high-performance solutions while helping define and enforce software development standards.

This role also demands strong managerial and people skills, as Software Engineer IV is expected to foster cross-team collaboration, technical mentorship, and architectural leadership. The position combines 70–80% hands-on engineering work with 20–30% dedicated to mentoring and guiding team members.

This is a hybrid, twice-a-week, in-office role in our Hartford, Raleigh, or Jersey City offices.

Essential RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Leadership & Architecture

1. Design and implement event-driven architectures utilizing Azure Event Hubs for scalable, high-throughput data streaming.
2. Lead solution design and system architecture development, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and business goals.
3. Write and review detailed architecture and solution design documents, including data flow and integration patterns.
4. Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure scalability, security, and performance optimization across platforms.
5. Collaborate with enterprise architects, software engineers, and infrastructure teams to establish the best practices and technical roadmaps.
6. Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance system architecture and operational efficiency.

Development & Implementation

1. Partner with Engineering Manager, Product Manager, and Business System Analyst to accurately capture stakeholder requirements and translate them into high-quality technical solutions.
2. Participate in full software development lifecycle activities, including design, development, debugging, testing, and deployment.
3. Develop and implement scalable, event-driven applications using Azure Event Hubs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.
4. Ensure code quality, security compliance, and reliability, following engineering best practices.
5. Work with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure monitoring.
6. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.

Managerial & People Leadership

1. Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
2. Assign development tasks, review code and technical documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices.
3. Lead cross-team discussions and architectural reviews to align engineering decisions and technical strategies.
4. Drive collaboration between development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to improve efficiency and delivery speed.

Process & Risk Management

1. Conduct risk assessments and track engineering dependencies, ensuring seamless execution of engineering projects.
2. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve software delivery and performance.
3. Assist the department manager/director in developing technical processes, standards, and governance models.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep expertise in event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging systems, particularly Azure Event Hubs.
• Extensive experience in solution design, system architecture, and high-level technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed computing, and cloud-based technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving complex technical challenges.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, managing development cycles, and leading engineering teams.
• Strong managerial and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide and upskill other developers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simplified discussions for business and leadership teams.

Technology Experience and Expertise

• Event-Driven Architecture & Messaging Systems: Azure Event Hubs, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent event-driven technologies.
• Programming Languages: Java, TypeScript, Python, or Golang.
• Back-End Development: Scalable, high-availability systems using PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis.
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP; Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy).
• Software Architecture: Event-driven design, domain-driven design (DDD), microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL.
• Monitoring & Logging: Dynatrace, OpsGenie, Prometheus, Splunk.
• Infrastructure Automation: Ansible, Terraform, Helm.
• Development Tools: Git, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code.
• Excellent command of the English language – ability to write and present technical concepts clearly.

Education & Experience

• Required knowledge and skills would typically be acquired through a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field plus 8 or more years of related experience.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$130,000 - $170,000/year

Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.