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Signature Aviation plc

Lead Software Engineer

Signature Aviation plc, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Overview

We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer to serve as a technical authority and hands-on engineering leader across our enterprise application and digital platforms. As the senior-most individual contributor, you will architect, design, and guide the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power Signature Aviation’s digital ecosystem. This role blends deep technical expertise in Java, Node.js, React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure with architectural vision and mentorship. You’ll partner closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to define engineering standards, modernize our technology stack, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that advance Signature’s mission to connect people, data, and experiences across the global network. Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with proven success in full-stack development and cloud-based architecture.

2+ years leading or architecting enterprise-scale applications or digital platforms.

Additional knowledge and skills: Languages & Frameworks: Java, Node.js, React/Next.js 14+, TypeScript

Cloud & DevOps: Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, APIM), Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, Drizzle ORM

Frontend Tools: Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Radix UI

Integrations: Dynamics 365 CRM, Strapi CMS, Auth0 (OAuth2/JWT), REST, GraphQL

Testing & Quality: Jest, Playwright, React Testing Library, MSW

Observability: Application Insights, Sentry, Azure Monitor, Pino Logger

Preferred: Docker/Kubernetes, AI/ML integrations, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), event-driven architectures

Preferred: Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and AI/ML-powered solutions

Strategic technical thinking with hands-on coding proficiency.

Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, scalability, and security best practices.

Exceptional collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Proven ability to influence architectural direction and deliver through others without formal authority.

Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Architecture

Define and maintain technical architecture blueprints for distributed, cloud-native systems using Azure and modern development frameworks.

Lead solution design and code implementation for end-to-end enterprise systems, including API-first architectures, microservices, and event-driven workflows.

Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across the digital ecosystem.

Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to inform long-term platform strategies.

Full-Stack Engineering Leadership

Design and manage Azure-based architectures, including App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Storage, and Azure DevOps.

Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) for automated testing, deployment, and observability.

Implement IaC using Terraform and monitor system performance through Application Insights, Pino Logger, and Azure Monitor.

Cloud & DevOps Enablement

Architect and maintain scalable deployments using Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Azure DevOps.

Build automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, ensuring consistent code quality and rapid delivery.

Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards with Terraform and manage observability using Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and Sentry.

Technical Mentorship & Collaboration

Act as a technical mentor and multiplier, guiding engineers through complex design, debugging, and architectural decisions.

Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across engineering squads.

Partner with product management and design to align technical feasibility with business priorities and user experience.

Serve as the final technical escalation point for troubleshooting critical production issues.

Innovation & Transformation

Lead modernization and re-platforming initiatives for legacy applications into modern, cloud-native solutions.

Drive automation, performance tuning, and security hardening efforts across applications.

Advocate for DevSecOps, continuous learning, and open collaboration across disciplines.

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