> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1457751-lead-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1457751-lead-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Downers Grove, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $151,840.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Engineering, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mondo.gosnaphop.com/jobs/l/login/c8336608-98ca-11ec-8029-42010a8a0008/0cd1127d-8a24-11f1-b76d-024201c20d84/false?applyId=3031c8d5-7fd0-11f1-a7a9-02420a6c7775&apply=true&returnUrl=%2Fjobs%2Fl%2Frecruiting%2Fjobapplication%2F3031c8d5-7fd0-11f1-a7a9-02420a6c7775%2F0cd1127d-8a24-11f1-b76d-024201c20d84%2Ffalse%3Fstep%3D1

## About the Role

* 10-15 years of broad, hands-on experience in cloud architecture, application modernization, data platforms, and AI solutions.
 * Strong familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
 * Demonstrated consulting or professional services background, with experience managing high-pressure, multi-stakeholder client environments.
 * Proven experience engaging senior executives (CTO, CIO, CFO, COO) and presenting proposed solutions to customer leadership.
 * Executive presence and strong emotional intelligence, with a "chameleon mentality " that allows seamless communication across technical and business audiences.
 * Clear career progression showing increased responsibility, movement from technical delivery into architecture or client-facing strategy roles.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple approaches, articulate tradeoffs, make confident recommendations, and defend decisions under pressure., * Azure certifications or deep Azure-specific delivery experience; AWS or GCP backgrounds considered if skills translate to the Microsoft ecosystem.
 * Experience at a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Solutions Partner, or boutique Microsoft-focused consulting firm.
 * Background at mid-sized digital transformation or enterprise technology consulting firms where architects maintain active client-facing responsibilities.
 * Exposure to both presales solutioning and post-sale delivery at large, complex enterprise organizations.

## Description

* This role serves as the critical bridge between presales, solutioning, and delivery, engaging directly with senior executive stakeholders to shape and close large-scale enterprise cloud transformation opportunities across Microsoft Azure environments., * Join strategic customer conversations and translate complex business problems into enterprise-grade cloud, data, AI, and application modernization solutions.
 * Lead whiteboarding sessions and architecture discussions, developing transformation roadmaps tailored to each customer's environment and goals.
 * Communicate technical recommendations clearly to C-suite and executive audiences, adapting depth and language to the room.
 * Support presales teams on large, complex opportunities, helping move customers through final technical concerns and objections.
 * Partner cross-functionally with sales, business development, delivery, and technical teams to ensure proposed solutions are credible and deliverable.
 * Guide and provide architectural oversight to other architects and technical leaders across large transformation programs.
 * Connect technology investments to measurable business outcomes for enterprise clients.


## Related Videos

- [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell)
- [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure)
- [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data)
- [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills)
- [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more)
- [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud)

## Related Articles

- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? A Report on Tech Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/417-are-software-engineer-wages-being-pushed-down-a-report-on-tech-salaries)