Lead Software Engineer

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8th LightTechnology consultancy
We are a distributed team across the United States, Canada, and the United KingdomFull-TimeLead
Salary126,279 - 184,068 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
7+ years
Required Skills
PythonSQLJavaJavascriptRubyTypeScriptGoReactScala

Requirements

  • 7+ years of repeated success on a variety of software development projects.
  • Proven experience leading high-stakes consulting engagements.
  • Proficiency in languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Ruby, Scala, R, SQL, and Go.
  • Experience building or integrating AI/ML-powered features (e.g., recommendation engines, NLP, computer vision).
  • Strong understanding of architectural concerns including scalability, security, and performance.
  • Experience using Git, MacOS/Linux, and CI/CD tools.
  • Ability to write production-quality code and utilize automated testing.
  • Experience with AI-assistive development tools for refactoring, testing, and documentation.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to empathically lead stakeholders.
  • Experience in MLOps, Data Engineering (Databricks), DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-stakes consulting engagements from discovery to production.
  • Architect and design software solutions while balancing technical trade-offs.
  • Collaborate on full ML lifecycle projects including data ingestion, model deployment, and performance monitoring.
  • Manage project backlogs and high-level roadmaps as a team lead.
  • Mentor colleagues and facilitate technical workshops.
  • Maintain regular syncs with client technical leaders to manage risks and provide project updates.
  • Drive team health through feedback loops and modeling company values.
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