Lead SW Engineer

Jabil; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. This role involves leading technical teams, setting architectural direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software products.

Responsibilities include leading full SDLC, collaborating with product managers, and mentoring engineers. The role requires 8+ years in software development with leadership experience and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior technical role.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing complex software systems using C++, Java, Python, or C#.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies.
• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications.
• Architect and design scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions that meet business requirements and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product management, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and predictability.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve software development processes and product capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance and solutions.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for software products and platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

C++

Java

Python

C#

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Mentorship

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Jabil, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. This role involves leading technical teams, setting architectural direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust software products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications.
• Architect and design scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions that meet business requirements and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product management, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and predictability.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve software development processes and product capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance and solutions.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for software products and platforms.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior technical role.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing complex software systems using relevant programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, C#) and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience with various software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, driving successful project outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.