Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) Tech Lead

Braille Works; Seffner (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading provider of accessible documents in Florida is seeking a Software Development Engineer III (Technical Lead) to drive technical leadership and architecture within their development team. This role involves mentoring engineers, improving technical execution, and translating business requirements into clear developer-ready plans. Candidates should possess senior-level experience with a strong understanding of C#, Blazor, and CI/CD processes. The position also offers a competitive benefits package and operates in a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong system design and architecture experience.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into structured technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Guide architecture and improve technical planning.
• Translate business requirements into developer-ready work items.
• Support engineers in solving complex technical challenges.

Skills

Technical leadership

System design

C#

Blazor

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About Braille Works: Braille Works is a family owned, Christ-centered company and one of the nation's leading providers of reading materials for people who are visually impaired and blind. We are dedicated to Making the world a more readable place™, delivering high-quality, accessible documents for our clients in healthcare, finance, and education.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer III (Technical Lead) who will serve as a hands‑on technical leader responsible for guiding architecture, improving technical planning, and establishing repeatable technical planning and decision documentation practices across our software solutions. This role blends deep technical execution with leadership, supporting scalable design, clear decision‑making, and more predictable delivery. You will partner closely with Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into developer‑ready work items while mentoring engineers and raising overall technical quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Architecture and Technical Leadership

• Drive improvements that increase both development speed and quality of outcomes.
• Help drive, review, and refine major technical design decisions across applications and deployment pipelines.
• Establish clear patterns and practical direction that support faster implementation and high‑quality outcomes.
• Evaluate technical approaches, documenting tradeoffs and risks in a way that supports clear, timely decision‑making.
• Partner with IT and cross‑functional teams to align on solution direction and technical feasibility.

Technical Planning and Execution

• Translate business requirements into developer‑ready work items, including:
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Edge cases and examples
  • Dependencies and sequencing
  • Clear definition of done
• Improve planning quality to increase predictability in estimates and delivery timelines.
• Establish repeatable technical planning and decision documentation practices across the team.
• Create lightweight documentation practices so technical decisions and plans are easy to find, understand, and reuse.

Mentorship and Quality Oversight

• This is a hands‑on engineering role with active contribution to design, implementation, and technical problem‑solving.
• Lead and reinforce code quality through structured reviews, review coaching, and technical guidance.
• Support engineers in solving complex technical challenges and improving design thinking through pairing and hands‑on support.
• Ensure consistency in development practices and adherence to established standards.

Continuous Improvement and Delivery Support

• Identify architectural risks and areas for improvement; develop actionable plans to address them.
• Improve backlog clarity, prioritization, and readiness for development.
• Support continuous improvement of development workflows, CI/CD processes, and deployment practices.

ROLE IMPACT (FIRST PHASE EXPECTATIONS)

Within the first 30 days, this role will:

• Gain familiarity with the codebase, tools, and workflows.
• Develop a prioritized list of architectural risks and improvement opportunities, along with a practical plan to address the top items.
• Provide targeted review leadership, especially for changes with broader architectural impact.
• Begin improving backlog clarity, technical planning consistency, and development workflows through documentation and mentorship.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Senior‑level software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong system design and architecture experience, with a track record of improving application quality over time.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into structured, developer‑ready technical plans.
• Experience with C#, Blazor, and modern application development frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will provide technical mentorship and guidance to software engineers and development team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a remote work environment with the expectation that the employee is able to report to the designated office location as needed for meetings, trainings, audits, or other business requirements. This role may require periodic on‑site presence based on business needs. Advance notice will be provided when possible; however, flexibility to support in‑person needs is required based on operational and contractual obligations.

Braille Works offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as Paid Time Off (PTO), vacation, holiday pay, and a 401(k) retirement plan (subject to eligibility requirements).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

Braille Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or hiring process should notify Human Resources.

ACCESSIBILITY COMMITMENT

The organization is committed to accessibility and inclusive practices. We strive to ensure that our workplace, communications, and digital content are accessible to individuals with disabilities and comply with applicable accessibility standards.