Lead Software Engineer I — C#/.NET & SQL

Spot Freight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot Freight in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Software Engineer I to design, test, and maintain our proprietary RED software and customer portals.

You will mentor a small team, drive scalable, secure solutions, and partner with stakeholders to improve efficiency and customer service through technology.

This role emphasizes full-stack OO development, data-layer integration, and leadership in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in CS (or related field) or similar, relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience developing web and client-server solutions.
• Expertise in C# and SQL.
• Experience with an ORM is preferred, ideally Entity Framework and LINQ.
• Experience with .NET and related tooling such as dependency injection, API authorization, and repository design patterns.
• Technical lead experience coordinating a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide full object-oriented development for core business applications, including data layer integration, domain logic, and web presentation with security.
• Investigate and address technical issues while keeping stakeholders informed and updated on progress.
• Mentor junior resources and promote best practices.
• Contribute to design and planning discussions for scalable and maintainable software.

Skills

C#

SQL

Leadership

Web development

LINQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Entity Framework

ASP.NET Core

Dependency Injection

Job description

Spot Freight in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Software Engineer I to design, test, and maintain our proprietary RED software and customer portals.

You will mentor a small team, drive scalable, secure solutions, and partner with stakeholders to improve efficiency and customer service through technology.

This role emphasizes full-stack OO development, data-layer integration, and leadership in a fast-paced logistics environment.