Lead Software Developer (Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Software Developer in Washington, DC.

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Lead Software Developer to guide and mentor a team of software engineers in building complex, scalable, and cutting-edge solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategy, driving full-stack development initiatives, and integrating emerging technologies such as AI and cloud services. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that transform digital experiences for clients while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for continuous innovation.

Accountabilities:

• Lead technical strategy and architecture for large-scale, complex projects, making critical decisions on frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Mentor and manage a team of developers, including senior engineers, conducting performance evaluations, career guidance, and technical interviews.
• Oversee project delivery across multiple initiatives, ensuring quality, scalability, and timely execution.
• Promote engineering best practices, including system design, testing, CI/CD, DevOps, and documentation.
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies, developing prototypes, and integrating AI and machine learning capabilities.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within the team.

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive full-stack development expertise, with mastery in multiple languages such as Python, FastAPI, Flask, TypeScript (React, Node.js), Java, or Rust.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and advanced cloud services.
• Strong background in AI and machine learning, including experience with LLMs and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or Hugging Face Transformers.
• Experience integrating AI services and APIs from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google VertexAI.
• Proficiency in system architecture, design patterns, relational and NoSQL databases, and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and based in the contiguous United States, with the ability to attain low-level security clearance.