Senior Software Engineering Lead — Cloud & Microservices

Sapient Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Arlington, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer 3 to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to implement high-quality code.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software development, strong Java/Python/C++, cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and a track record of leadership in fast-paced, Agile environments. Knowledge of microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development and SDE roles.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with databases, APIs, and web services.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using best practices in software engineering.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets performance and security standards.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Optimize applications for scalability, performance, and user experience.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Cloud platforms

APIs & web services

Problem solving

Communication

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

React

Angular

Vue

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Arlington, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer 3 to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to implement high-quality code.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software development, strong Java/Python/C++, cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and a track record of leadership in fast-paced, Agile environments. Knowledge of microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD is a plus.