Senior Lead Software Engineer

HeartCentrix Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartCentrix Solutions seeks a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative applications and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets market needs.

You will provide architectural direction, collaborate with design, product and QA, write clean, testable code, and champion best practices in testing, DevOps, and data modeling across microservices, REST, GraphQL, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with MongoDB or Redis and messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ.
• Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON.
• In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including database design and data modeling with SQL and MongoDB or Redis.
• Strong analytical skills for researching technical issues and providing clear, actionable resolutions.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with management, team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any certification or license required by law or policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and architectural direction to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Work closely with design, product, and QA teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure timely delivery
• Foster a collaborative environment where team members share ideas and work together effectively
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code, and actively participate in and facilitate code reviews
• Implement and advocate for best practices in testing, code quality, and documentation
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, helping them navigate technical challenges
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to support individual growth and performance improvement
• Take ownership of technical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards
• Define project timelines and milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders

Skills

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

JSON

SQL/NoSQL data modeling

Agile/Scrum

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

Unit testing

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

MQ

MongoDB

Redis

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative applications using the latest technologies. This role leads a team of engineers to understand user needs, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software that meets market demands. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and architectural direction to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Work closely with design, product, and QA teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure timely delivery
• Foster a collaborative environment where team members share ideas and work together effectively
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code, and actively participate in and facilitate code reviews
• Implement and advocate for best practices in testing, code quality, and documentation
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, helping them navigate technical challenges
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to support individual growth and performance improvement
• Take ownership of technical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards
• Define project timelines and milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with MongoDB or Redis and messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ
• Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON
• In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including database design and data modeling with SQL and MongoDB or Redis
• Strong analytical skills for researching technical issues and providing clear, actionable resolutions
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with management, team members, and outside contacts
• Ability to obtain and maintain any certification or license required by law or policy

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical lead who writes clean, testable code and raises the bar for the whole team. They mentor engineers, translate user needs into well-designed solutions, and communicate progress clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.