**This position is a direct hire with one of our clients. This role is fully remote working a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off. Candidates must be available to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa.**

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer Team Lead to help drive the next phase of growth for its engineering organization. This newly created role was established as part of a strategic team expansion and will play a key role in building and leading a newly formed compliance-focused development team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer who enjoys mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technology. The ideal candidate is equally passionate about software architecture, team leadership, and delivering scalable solutions. You will spend approximately 50% of your time contributing technically and 50% leading, coaching, and helping shape the team's future.

Primary Duties

• Lead and support a growing team of software engineers through mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Partner with engineering and product leaders to build and scale a new compliance-focused development team.
• Design and develop backend systems and cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support the client's strategic initiatives.
• Establish and improve development processes, engineering standards, and team best practices.
• Review architecture decisions and help drive technical direction across projects.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools and solutions where appropriate.
• Contribute directly to software development while balancing leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing software with C# and SQL.
• Experience building and supporting cloud-based applications and services.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and scalable system design.
• Interest in people leadership, mentoring, and team development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Exposure to AI technologies and practical applications.
• Experience working within compliance-driven environments or regulated industries.
• Previous team lead, technical lead, or mentorship experience.

Our Vetting Process

At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the right fit for you and our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:

• Application (5 minutes)
• Online Assessment (30 minutes)
• Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
• Client Video Interview (60 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Video Interview (60-90 minutes)
• Job Offer!

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