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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer I - **Company:** The Spot - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, ADO.NET, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Dependency Injection, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Language Integrated Query, Entity Framework, Microsoft Software, Object-Relational Mapping, Object-Oriented Software Development, Proprietary Software, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Layers - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-software-engineer-i-tampa-fl--dbadea8c-46cc-4315-9d3c-37dd1a529681 ## About the Role * 4-year college degree in CS (or related field) or similar, relevant technical experience. * 5+ years of proven experience developing web and client-server solutions. * Expertise in the following languages is required: C# and SQL. * Experience with an ORM is preferred, ideally Entity Framework and LINQ. * Experience with .NET and related tooling such as dependency injection, API authorization, and repository design patterns. * Technical lead experience including the ability to coordinate the development efforts of a small team. Skills: * Can prioritize multiple projects, while meeting deadlines and quality expectations. * Can adapt quickly to a changing environment., ADO.NET Entity Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Business Solutions, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dependency Injection, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Develop and Maintain Customers, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, LINQ (Language Integrated Query), Leadership, Logistics, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Multitasking, Object Oriented Development, Object Relational Mapping (ORM), Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Design, Time Management, Web Programming ## Description As a Lead Software Engineer I, you are key in the design, testing, and maintenance of our proprietary software, RED, as well as our customer-facing portals. Your goals are to make the company more efficient and provide better customer service through technology., * Provide full object-oriented development capabilities for our core business applications, including data layer integration, domain-level functionality and logic, and web presentation and availability - including security. * Investigate and address technical issues as they arise while keeping stakeholders informed and updated with progress. * Mentor junior resources and make yourself available to demonstrate and recommend best practices. * Contribute to design and planning discussions from a perspective of high scalability and maintainability for our software solutions. ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [You’re a great coder? 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