Lead Software Engineer

About Us

At Horizontal, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative digital solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team in creating user-centric applications while promoting best practices in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable and secure digital portal solutions across both front-end and back-end systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to align technical execution with business goals, ensuring high-impact feature delivery.
• Define and enforce engineering standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment practices.
• Coordinate with offshore teams to ensure alignment on project priorities and delivery timelines.
• Champion modern development practices, including Agile methodologies and automated testing.

Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with proven expertise in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java.
• Strong understanding of web security and cloud deployment practices, particularly with AWS.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership experience in Agile environments, with a focus on mentoring and coaching developers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with unit testing tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Interest in building accessible and user-friendly digital products.
• Ability to provide creative solutions that align with project timelines and budgets.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $49 - $85 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

Work Authorization

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

Application Instructions

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.