Description About CivicPlus At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we’re empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured. Position Description The Lead Software Engineer is a full member of an agile development team and is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the development of innovative software solutions and solving software issues and defects, ensuring proper adherence to company standards and best practices. As a first-line supervisor, they are responsible for the performance of their team of engineers and provide mentorship and maintain a team environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and personal development. What We’re Looking For: Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements! Proficient with .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, C# Or PHP, MySQL, Laravel Or Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Ember Proficient with JavaScript Understanding of SOLID design principles Experience of unit tests and testable code Highly effective communication skills Proficient with source code control tools and techniques 6yrs experience and a Degree in Computer Science or related field; or 8yrs of relevant experience Professional experience developing highly scalable API's and integrations Solid understanding of Web application architecture and operations Preferred skills: Experience of React JS (preferred) or other front-end development ecosystem Experience of SQL, document databases, or other data persistence tools Familiarity with design patterns Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms As a Lead, Software Engineer you will: Be responsible for analyzing requirements to design innovative software solutions while efficiently addressing existing software issues using company best practices and modern software patterns. Have a strong understanding of the team’s high-level architecture, cross-team interactions, and deployment pipelines is essential. This position also leads recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision efforts to build a high-performing team skilled in developing quality software. Providing technical leadership and mentorship, they ensure the team adheres to best practices and standards. Additionally, they foster an environment of innovation and collaboration, maintaining high standards for both product effectiveness and quality. By monitoring team metrics and project progress, they drive continuous improvement and maximize team effectiveness. This role also involves close collaboration with other teams and departments, championing efforts to enhance reuse, standardization, and overall efficiency. Compensation and Benefits: Estimated Salary Range: $119,100 - $181,100 The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week. Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more. What makes being a Lead, Software Engineer exciting? The opportunity to take ownership of the team, shape development processes, and implement structures that drive meaningful impact. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the interview process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements. We welcome and encourage candidates of all abilities to apply for this position. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from CivicPlus. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment or request interviews via text message. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at Recruiting@civicplus.com with any information you may have. PLEASE NOTE: CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. This position will remain open until February 21st, 2025 at 4pm CT. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team Working at CivicPlus Benefits Growth & Company Initiatives Place To Work Great Employee Recognition