Lead Software Engineer Job at BigTime Software, Inc. in Chicago

Join to apply for the Lead Software Engineer role at BigTime Software, Inc. Overview Join our dynamic Development team at a thriving, high-growth SaaS company as a Technical Lead. This opportunity is ideal for a Principal level developer to mentor a team of engineers. The Technical Lead at BigTime will drive the technical direction of projects, help set coding standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives. They will provide leadership and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while remaining a high-producing individual contributor. BigTime is a PE-backed company headquartered in Chicago with offices in Chicago, Boston, and Phoenix, expanding internationally. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 for four consecutive years and Crain’s Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. What you’ll be accountable for Mentoring a team of developers and reporting to a higher-level manager or director Ensuring projects are delivered on time and that the team meets its goals and objectives Building and maintaining applications using React, C# .NET (Core and Framework), Python, and Microsoft SQL Server Conducting thorough code reviews to ensure development standards are met and leading quality assurance testing Partnering with product management to bring products to life; working closely with cross-functional teams, including customer experience teams, to align software solutions with business needs Testing AI coding tools and other new technologies/methodologies to improve efficiency and processes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with focus on React, C# .NET (Core and Framework), Python, Microsoft SQL Server, observability solutions, and cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, etc.) Experience with AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor) to accelerate development while maintaining code quality 3–5 years of experience mentoring other developers on standards, best practices, and modernization efforts Experience leading the technical direction for secure, scalable, performant, and testable software from concept to production Experience with monolithic and distributed architectures and migrating toward distributed systems Experience adopting modern technologies, reducing technical debt, and transforming applications using patterns like the strangler fig Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in complex code environments Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Experience designing and implementing complex integrations between disparate systems Ability to understand and debug legacy code and create comprehensive documentation Commitment to ongoing education and adoption of current technologies and development practices What We Offer Competitive salary and a quarterly bonus Company pays 100% of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401k with generous company match Paid Parental Leave Hybrid work schedule – in office 2–3 times a week Generous time off and paid company holidays Fresh fruit, snacks, beverages, and latest technology tools Onsite gym Competitive total compensation with an expected base range of $140,000 - $180,000, plus annual bonus and an extensive benefits package Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. BigTime Software, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work – in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Location Chicago, IL Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BigTime Software, Inc. by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr