Lead Software Engineer (Python, Invoice/BIlling)

Gartner; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan

401K with corporate match

20+ PTO days plus holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an experienced software engineer who will take on technical leadership in developing integration applications. This role requires a strong background in Java, Python, and event-based architectures, along with at least 7 years of software development experience.

As part of a fast-paced team, you'll collaborate with global teams and mentor junior engineers. Enjoy competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and the flexibility to work from home while contributing to Gartner's innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of professional software development experience with significant experience developing in serverless architecture.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and services used for event-based architecture.
• Experience with asynchronous processing, event-driven systems, and microservices architectures.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and unit test flexible, scalable, and robust integration applications.
• Assist in defining software architectures while collaborating with team members.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior level engineers.

Skills

Java

Python

REST API

Angular

React

TypeScript

SQL

Postgres

Oracle

Dynamo DB

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About Gartner IT

Join a world‑class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome‑driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.

What You Will Do

Technical Leadership

• Build and unit test flexible, scalable, and robust integration applications for integration between Sales (SFDC), Billing (Zuora) platforms and with vendor applications to manage the invoicing cycle.
• Assist in defining software architectures while collaborating with team members.
• Take leadership and responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions.
• Help define and enforce technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for supported applications.
• Assist on architecture decisions with a strong understanding of business impact.
• Work in a fast paced Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams (US, India, and others) to ensure consistent quality delivery.

Delivery, Execution & Collaboration

• Partner with Product Owners to help translate operational needs into actionable technical work.
• Lead technical planning and estimation for operational enhancements, refactors, and other enabling initiatives.

Coaching, Mentorship & Influence

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior level engineers within the support organization.
• Promote strong engineering habits, including system documentation, and knowledge sharing.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience developing in serverless architecture.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Java, Python and REST API or similar technologies
  • Modern web technologies (Angular, React, TypeScript)
  • SQL and data modeling for production systems (Postgres, Oracle, Dynamo DB)
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), especially services used for event‑based architecture.
• Experience with asynchronous processing, event‑driven systems, and microservices architectures.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) practices.
• Ability to balance short‑term operational needs with long‑term architectural improvements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a global, distributed team environment.

Who You Are

• A deeply technical engineer who enjoys translating business intent to efficient design and owning systems end‑to‑end.
• Passionate about software architecture, maintainability, and operational excellence.
• Proactive in identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive compensation.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and positive culture.
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
• 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
• Health‑and‑wellness‑related allowance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Gartner Gives Charity Match.

Equal Opportunity

Gartner is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We celebrate a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, welcoming candidates of all genders, races, religions, and more. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodations can be requested if any accessibility challenges arise during the application or hiring process.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 116,000 USD - 170,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.