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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Valorem Reply
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Non-relational Database, Docker
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_5a7d15e94

## About the Role

* 7+ years of professional software development experience.
 * 3+ years in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
 * Strong experience developing applications using C#, SQL, and familiarity with other non-relational databases.
 * Experience developing modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
 * Experience building distributed systems in cloud environments such as Azure.
 * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps.
 * Travel requirement: up to 20%.

Preferred Requirements

 * Experience designing microservice architectures.
 * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
 * Experience with event-driven systems or messaging technologies.
 * Experience establishing architecture standards across teams.
 * Experience delivering software in consulting or client-facing environments.
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or GitHub Copilot.

## Description

You will work closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to design reliable systems and deliver production software. The role emphasizes automated CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices, including the use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot. Responsibilities Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of modern software systems.
Mentor and guide a team of 5-15 software developers.
Develop and deliver production software using C#, React, SQL, and TypeScript.
Design and implement applications deployed on Azure.
Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps.
Use and promote AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot.
Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards.
Collaborate with architects, product managers, and stakeholders. Minimum Requirements, Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.


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