Staff Software Engineer

LendingTree, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

LendingTree is seeking aTechnical Lead to guide design and build phases, mentoring engineers and driving architectural excellence. You will shape software solutions for complex products and collaborate with senior technologists to educate teams.

A strong background in C#/.NET, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems is essential. This hybrid role in Charlotte, NC offers base pay between $135k and $175k, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong OOP and design fundamentals.
• Hands-on web app development with React, Vue.js or Angular.
• Experience designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs and enterprise-grade apps.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, including event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging.
• Experience with messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ, MassTransit or similar brokers.
• Experience designing and building scalable enterprise platforms or core services.
• Experience defining technical architecture and making design decisions for complex distributed apps.
• Experience leading junior and senior software engineers.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Passion for learning new technologies and contributing to software communities.
• Experience with C#/.NET is required; Docker and cloud platforms a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of complex technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities.
• Assist in maintenance and upgrades of existing software applications.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements.
• Provide support in all phases of SDLC and ensure delivery of high-quality products.
• Provide training and mentorship to other engineers.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues in a timely fashion.
• Develop effective technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to plan, prioritize and execute tasks within deadlines.

Skills

OOP fundamentals

React/Vue/Angular

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Messaging platforms

Enterprise platforms

Technical architecture

Leading engineers

Agile/Scrum

Learning new tech

C#/.NET

Docker

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelors in CS or related field

B.S. or higher in CS

Tools

RabbitMQ

MassTransit

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Job description

THE POSITION

You will be the technical lead on the design and build phases of our projects, leveraging your knowledge of architectural patterns, software delivery, and continuous deployment. You will also work with senior technical people at LendingTree to educate and mentor engineers within the rest of the technical organization. You will be seen as an expert in designing software solutions for complex technology products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and execution of complex technical solutions
• Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities.
• Assist in maintenance and upgrades of existing software applications.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements.
• Provide support in all phases of SDLC and ensure delivery of high-quality products.
• Provide training and mentorship to other engineers.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues in a timely fashion.
• Develop most effective technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Work with other Engineers in planning, prioritizing and executing assigned tasks within deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in software development with strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software design fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience building modern web applications using React, Vue.js or Angular.
• Experience designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs and enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, including event-driven architecture, and asynchronous messaging .
• Experience working with messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ, MassTransit or similar event brokers.
• Experience designing and building scalable enterprise platforms or core platform services.
• Experience defining technical architecture and making design decisions for complex, distributed applications.
• Experience leading junior and senior software engineers
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Passion for learning new technologies, being involved in software communities
• Experience with C#/.NET is required.
• Docker experience is preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science or related field

ABOUT LENDINGTREE

LendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products.

Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house‑hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day.

We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).

We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.

We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.

We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.

What else you should know:

• We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).
• We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.
• We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.
• We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.

Base salary: The base pay range for this position is $135,000 to 175,000 however, base pay offered may vary depending on internal factors, job‑related knowledge, location and candidate experience.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) matching

OUR CULTURE

We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time‑off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day.

And yes — we still have fun doing it (our “GSD – Get Stuff Done” award is a fan favorite!)

Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community.

LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

LendingTree Voluntary Demographic Questionnaire

At LendingTree, we know our differences make us stronger. That’s why we’ve built a team bursting with unique perspectives, skills and experiences. We embrace our differences, and our goal is to develop a culture of understanding and respect for our coworkers, customers and communities. Through inclusive policies and equitable initiatives, we’re on our way.

We invite you to help us gather a better understanding of our applicant population. Below is a set of voluntary demographic questions that will help us evaluate and improve our recruitment, diversity and belonging efforts. If you choose to fill them out, the responses will be used in aggregate only to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process, and will be kept secure and confidential. Your responses will not be associated with your application, and will not in any way be used in the hiring decision. Also, your decision not to answer the questions will not affect your application in any way.

Additionally, LendingTree is committed to providing reasonable support and accommodations in our recruiting processes for qualified candidates who require such. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail] .

Reasonable accommodations can include:

• Providing closed captioning during video interviews and / or utilizing Zoom Chat
• Providing interview materials in larger font size print
• Allowing service animals during on‑site interviews
• Providing reserved parking for on‑site interviews
• Providing written feedback during the interview process
• Conducting interviews fully remote as opposed to on‑site

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*This role requires a hybrid schedule in our Charlotte, NC office; Tuesday-Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote. Additionally, this position does not offer visa sponsorship at this time.*