Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer - AI Solutions with strong expertise in Full Stack Software Development, Solution Design, Cloud Engineering, Data Engineering, and AI application development.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who combines deep software engineering expertise with the ability to lead the design and delivery of scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will provide technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive the successful implementation of modern AI-powered applications while remaining actively involved in architecture, development, and problem-solving activities.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will work closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, architects, data engineers, DevOps teams, and software engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable products and AI solutions. You will play a critical role in translating business requirements into technical solutions, driving engineering best practices, and ensuring successful delivery of complex initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications, APIs, and services.
Drive technical solution design and contribute to architectural decisions across products and platforms.
Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure engineering quality and consistency.
Design and implement microservices, integrations, reusable frameworks, and cloud-native applications.
Ensure software solutions meet security, compliance, performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
Partner with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, observability, and operational best practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to software architecture, development standards, testing, and operational excellence.
Mentor and coach Associate and Senior Software Engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance product capabilities and development efficiency.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for delivery teams and provide guidance for resolving complex technical challenges.
Requirements & Experience
8-12 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong hands-on experience developing and delivering enterprise-scale applications using Python and/or Java.
Proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
Strong experience building modern web applications using React or similar front-end frameworks.
Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, software architecture principles, and system design methodologies.
Experience working with Microsoft Azure (preferred) and/or AWS cloud platforms.
Strong experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment automation.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and modern software delivery practices.
Experience working with relational databases, NoSQL databases, and enterprise data platforms.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.