The Lead Software Engineer has expertise in building full-stack applications using React, .NET, Next.js, and Azure. This role will be responsible for leading technical development, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role is a hands-on leader who can guide a team while also contributing directly to the codebase., * Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using .NET, TypeScript,

• React/Next.js on Azure.
• Lead technical decision-making, providing expertise on best practices, architecture, and
• modern software development methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security, and performance
• optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to
• define, design, and ship new features.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and
• technical excellence.
• Monitor and improve application performance, optimizing database queries, front-end
• rendering, and API interactions.
• Ensure security best practices in web applications, including authentication,
• authorization, and data protection.
• Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on
• Azure.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where
• appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or
• equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack software development.
• Expertise in React, .NET, Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure.
• Strong experience in code reviews, software design patterns, and scalable application
• architecture.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL
• solutions.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies.

Preferred:

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) on Azure.
• Knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated testing best practices.
• Certifications in Azure or relevant technologies.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Coaching, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Database Optimization, Database Technology, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Docker, Emerging Technology, Git, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, JavaScript, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, NoSQL, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Query Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Scalable System Development, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Harness, Time Management, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

$117,300 - $184,300 if located in Illinois, New York, or Texas.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.