Remote Software Development Lead

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive stock options

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Leadership impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Software Development Lead to guide product engineering teams, shaping architecture and delivering scalable software in a fully remote setting.

You will mentor engineers, drive agile processes, manage roadmaps with stakeholders, and oversee end-to-end delivery while collaborating across time zones. The role demands strong leadership and hands-on coding as needed, with executive stock options and a remote-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams.
• Strong background in full-stack development with modern languages/frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering growth and high performance.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to coding, testing and DevOps best practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

Java

JavaScript

React

Node.js

Cloud platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Remote team management

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Remote Software Development Lead to guide their product engineering teams. In this fully remote leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will mentor and manage a team of talented developers, foster a collaborative and innovative culture, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. This is a critical position for an individual passionate about building scalable software, leading distributed teams, and driving technological advancement from anywhere in the world, working for a company committed to remote-first success and impactful innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering their professional growth and high performance.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in coding, testing and DevOps methodologies.
• Drive technical decision-making, architectural design, and code quality reviews.
• Implement and improve agile development processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Software Development Lead or management role, leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in full-stack development with expertise in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, React, Node.js).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines .
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, vital for remote team management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive stock options.
• Fully remote work environment with complete location independence.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and equipment.
• Significant opportunities for leadership and impact in a fast-growing tech company.