Lead Software Engineer

Summary : The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing cloud-native applications using modern distributed system architectures. This role focuses on creating reusable, scalable, and maintainable software systems in a collaborative and agile environment. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities : Collaborate with business partners, IT managers, and development teams to ensure effective software design and implementation. Design scalable and maintainable Java and React applications with a focus on reusability, code management, and streamlined deployments. Develop interactive, responsive systems optimized for multiple browsers, screen sizes, and mobile devices. Contribute as a key member of a small, high-performing team developing core business applications. Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including design, development, documentation, testing, and production support. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Other Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities : This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others. Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Technical Skills: Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, XML, and RESTful services. Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS (S3, EKS, ECS). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, preferably GitHub Actions. Proficient in SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle). Experience with NoSQL/document-oriented databases (e.g., MongoDB). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Experience with React Native or NativeBase mobile applications. Strong understanding of state-based design and implementation. Experience building, publishing, and managing NPM modules. Proficient in HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript, and CSS. Familiarity with Node.js, Express.js, and MEAN stack development. Experience integrating with APIs and using developer toolkits. Demonstrated UI/UX design sensibility. Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments. Education and/or Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in end-to-end design and development of J2EE applications and expert-level experience with React. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None Required Work Complexity: Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem, as well as experience in the financial/mortgage (or job-specific) industry. Problems typically impact multiple departments or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Americans with Disabilities Act: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Job Responsibilities: The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization .