Lead Software Engineer -- Web Application

Matlen Silver; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to build user-centric digital solutions. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience and deep expertise in Angular, Node.js, and GraphQL, alongside strong leadership capabilities. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior developers. Remote work is possible for the right fit, and the role is contract to hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience leading software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Understanding of web security and cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of digital portal solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to developers and quality engineers.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to deliver features.

Skills

Angular

Node.js

GraphQL

Typescript

SQL

Java

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

SoapUI

Job description

Lead Software Engineer -- Web Application

Overview

Position Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19192 (Remote Possible for Right Fit)

Duration: 03-06 Months (Contract to Hire)

Note: Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC OR GC candidates

About the Role The client is looking for a Lead Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, secure, and user-centric digital solutions. Minimum 7 years of experience in this role. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a collaborative Agile environment and is eager to shape the future of our digital portal architecture. You’ll work closely with product owners, architects, and developers to deliver high-quality software that drives real business value. This is a full-stack leadership role with a strong emphasis on front-end architecture (Angular), back-end APIs (Node.js, GraphQL), and secure cloud deployment (AWS, Akamai WAF). You’ll also mentor team members, promote engineering best practices, and ensure seamless coordination between onshore and offshore teams.

Technical skill sets — particularly in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java.

Leadership responsibilities –

• Including mentoring developers, coordinating with offshore teams, and driving engineering best practices.
• Can communicate clearly and effectively with non-coders, provide input and guidance to non-technical team members.
• This individual will be a key resource and a liaison to product owners, architecture teams, developers. 7 years minimum experience.
• Partner closely with Product Owners/managers, Architecture teams, and developers to align business goals with technical execution and ensure seamless delivery of digital initiatives.
• Be comfortable and confident providing creative solutions to deliver code within timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of digital portal solutions across front-end and back-end systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance to developers and quality engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to align business goals with technical execution and deliver high-impact features.
• Define and enforce engineering standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment practices.
• Coordinate with offshore leads and teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, blockers, and delivery timelines.
• Support content readiness by guiding tagging, metadata, and component usage for personalization and accessibility.
• Champion modern development practices, including automated testing, Agile methodologies, and UX collaboration.
• Participate in defect triage and root cause analysis, driving quality improvements and prevention strategies.

What You Bring

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams in Agile environments (SAFe Agile delivery methodology).
• Deep expertise in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java.
• Strong understanding of web security, including Akamai WAF and AWS-hosted applications.
• Experience with unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, SoapUI) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to mentor and coach developers, encouraging growth and leadership within the team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Passion for building accessible, compliant, and user-friendly digital products.
• Interest in transitioning to a full-time employee role after initial engagement.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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