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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Hasbro - **Location:** Renton, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,100.0 - $216,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Software Technical Review, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Docker, Golang - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7f634b3c-aadb-4fca-9d05-d3ee0c4243f3 ## About the Role * 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a lead, staff, or senior+ capacity. * Proven track record building and operating production-grade enterprise software. Deep understanding of application and distributed system design and architecture patterns. * Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development workflows and the judgment to critically evaluate AI-generated code against production quality standards. * Proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, Go or comparable languages, AWS, Docker/ECS/EKS), CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, event-driven systems, and relational database design. * A proven track record of developing engineers through pairing, feedback, and career conversations and to influencing technical excellence across a team. * A strong sense of ownership and the communication skills to drive outcomes across technical and non-technical partners. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. Nice to Have * Experience with React.js or other popular frontend frameworks. * Familiarity with event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS). * Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or infrastructure-as-code practices. * Curiosity about or knowledge of Wizards brands. ## Description If you're motivated by ownership, care deeply about the craft, and want to build something that matters - join the party. What You'll Do * Architect, design, and develop a platform of services and applications on AWS that are core to our product creation platform. * Influence and champion and engineering standards across the org, resulting in effective system design at both the application and service level. * Lead the adoption of AI-assisted development tooling continuously improving the practices, review standards, and quality gates that keep AI-accelerated delivery reliable and maintainable. * Own technical decisions end-to-end: assess tradeoffs, align partners, drive execution, and follow through without waiting to be asked. * Translate business challenges into well-designed, scalable software solutions in partnership with product owners and cross-functional partners. * Mentor teammates through technical direction, and code and design reviews, supporting their growth and career development. * Participate in hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team culture., Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Building Developer Experience - Brick by Brick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1461-building-developer-experience-brick-by-brick) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Fireside Chat - In conversation with Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100265-fireside-chat-in-conversation-with-werner-vogels-cto-of-amazon-com) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)