Lead Software Engineer

Customer - The client is a one of the leading global law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal services and strategic expertise across diverse sectors.

Job title -Lead Software Engineer

Location - Its remote, but you must be based in one of the following states/cities: NY, Palo Alto, San Francisco, CA, DC, Boston, MA, Los Angeles, FL, TX, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, or Miami

Type - Fulltime

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with expertise in building full-stack applications using React, .NET, Next.js, and Azure. This role will be responsible for leading technical development, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can guide a team while also contributing directly to the codebase.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using .NET, Python, React/Next.js on Azure.

• Lead technical decision-making, providing expertise on best practices, architecture, and modern software development methodologies.

• Conduct code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security, and performance optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to define, design, and ship new features.

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.

• Monitor and improve application performance, optimizing database queries, front-end rendering, and API interactions.

• Ensure security best practices in web applications, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.

• Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on Azure.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack software development.

• Expertise in React, .NET, Next.js, Python, and Azure.

• Strong experience in code reviews, software design patterns, and scalable application architecture.

• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

• Hands-on experience with databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL solutions.

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies.

Preferred:

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) on Azure.

• Knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native applications.

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated testing best practices.

• Certifications in Azure or relevant technologies.