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# Lead Software Engineer in Richmond

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Open Web Application Security, Rapid Prototyping Process, Backend, Kubernetes, Free and Open-Source Software, Devsecops, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/lead-software-engineer-richmond-31010032

## About the Role

Strong commercial experience with Golang.
Expertise building microservices and distributed systems.
Proven technical leadership experience.
Strong architecture and systems design skills.
Experience with Docker, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and secure CI/CD.
A security-first mindset.
Confidence mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.
Experience using AI to accelerate software delivery. Bonus Points For

Cyber security or regulated industry experience.
Kubernetes and cloud- technologies.
OWASP, ISO 27001 or IEC 62443.
Open-source contributions

## Description

If you're looking for genuine technical ownership rather than endless meetings, keep reading.

The Role

You'll sit at the heart of the engineering team, turning business requirements into robust technical solutions and giving developers the clarity they need to build with confidence.

Working closely with the Head of Development, you'll shape architectural decisions, own detailed technical design and become the go-to person for technical leadership across the backend team.

What You'll Be Doing

Define technical solutions alongside the Head of Development.
Own detailed system design and technical specifications.
Lead backend development using Golang and modern microservices.
Mentor engineers and raise technical standards.
Champion secure software engineering and DevSecOps.
Drive AI-assisted development, from rapid prototyping through to code review.
Build secure, scalable APIs and distributed systems.
Improve performance, reliability and engineering quality. What You'll Bring


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