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Lead Software Engineer (On-Site) Plano, TX

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead Software Engineer

Plano, Texas (near Dallas) | No Relocation Assistance

On-Site | No Relocation Assistance

(Notes: This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent due to federal regulations)

The Role

We’re hiring

Lead Software Engineers

to join our team and help drive the design and development of innovative applications. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable software using modern tools and frameworks. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build high-quality solutions that make an impact.

No direct reports or people management- just mentoring junior SW Engineer from time to time.

What You’ll Do

Lead design, development, and delivery of full-stack features using

Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript

Build and optimize reusable React components, RESTful APIs, and microservices

Provide technical guidance and set best practices for code quality, testing, and architecture

Partner with product, design, and QA to deliver software on time and to spec

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers

Conduct code reviews, define project timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders

Drive innovation while ensuring clean, maintainable, and scalable code

What We’re Looking For

7+ years of software engineering experience.

Strong background in

Node.js, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Bash

2+ years working with

MongoDB/Redis

and messaging systems like

Kafka or MQ

Experience with

Microservices, REST APIs, GraphQL, and JSON

Solid database design skills (SQL + NoSQL)

Familiarity with

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, and Kubernetes

Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Interview Process

HR video screen (short)

Technical video interview with Principal Software Engineer

Final on-site (1.5 hrs) with Principal Software Engineer + IT Director

Why Join Us?

Salary: $150,000 – $175,000 base (Pay is based on skill/experience) +

15% annual bonus

401(k) with

6% match

18 days PTO + 5 sick days

Comprehensive benefits for you and your family

Opportunity to lead exciting, modern projects with a collaborative engineering team

Background and drug screen required.

Company DescriptionOur vision is where all our customers technology staffing needs are filled by professional, reliable, happy people who love their work and love the company they work for. By identifying and satisfying our customers needs utilizing qualified professionals and modern tools, we are working hard to build stronger business relationships!!Company DescriptionOur vision is where all our customers technology staffing needs are filled by professional, reliable, happy people who love their work and love the company they work for. By identifying and satisfying our customers needs utilizing qualified professionals and modern tools, we are working hard to build stronger business relationships!!