Lead Software Engineer

Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 2 months ago

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A Lead Software Engineer is sought to build next-generation digital investment experiences using modern technologies like Go, Java, APIs, and containerized platforms. This role involves leading teams, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical strategy. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing complex solutions, collaborating across teams, conducting code and design reviews, and resolving production issues. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading enterprise projects, and a strong proficiency in modern programming languages and cloud technologies. Experience with SRE practices and distributed systems troubleshooting is also required.

Job Title : Lead Software Engineer

Location : San Antonio, Texas

Job Type : Full Time

Our client is looking for a Lead Software Engineer who’s excited about building next‑generation digital investment experiences. You’ll work in a fast‑moving, innovative environment using modern technologies like Go, Java, APIs, and containerized platforms to create seamless solutions for both members and advisors. If you enjoy leading teams, mentoring engineers, and shaping technical direction, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, development, and testing of complex, cross‑functional technical solutions
Collaborate with engineers and architects across teams to deliver scalable platforms
Facilitate deep code and design reviews; communicate impact and updates to stakeholders
Organize and guide multiple teams to successfully deliver features and capabilities
Serve as the go‑to expert for resolving challenging production issues across systems
Mentor and coach engineers at all levels on best practices and design principles
Influence technical strategy and direction for high‑impact technologies and platforms
Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices within your domain
Identify risks early and ensure compliance with engineering, security, and risk standards

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of additional experience
8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading enterprise projects
6+ years working across the full software development lifecycle
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and multi-platform development
Advanced experience leading code and design reviews
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, distributed systems
Strong business understanding to deliver effective engineering solutions
Expertise in at least one major language: Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, C++, Kotlin, Swift, etc.
Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies and DevOps practices

What Sets You Apart

Strong experience with dynamic UI solutions
Expertise in React, Redux, Spring Boot, and server‑driven UI (SDUI)
Deep Java experience at the enterprise level
Background in investment services or broker‑dealer platforms
Experience building containerized APIs with Spring Boot and Docker
Familiarity with Gradle/Maven, Git‑based version control, and CI/CD (GitLab CI preferred)
Strong knowledge of OpenShift, TDD, and automated testing frameworks
Experience with enterprise security, performance tuning, and scalability
Bonus: Event‑driven architecture (Kafka), Documentum or DocuSign integrations

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match + pension program
Life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer hours
Wellness programs and continuous learning opportunities

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