Software Engineer Lead
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
The Software Engineer Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting advanced transaction-heavy, event-driven applications within the technology and financial services industry. This position is centered on modernizing legacy systems and advancing the reliability of APIs and data pipelines for enterprise-scale solutions. The Software Engineer Lead will operate in an environment focused on full-stack development, encompassing backend services, frontend workflows, and comprehensive data management. By joining a dynamic and innovative organization, the Software Engineer Lead contributes to the delivery of high-quality technology solutions that process purchases, payments, user activity, and downstream data flows.
In this role, the Software Engineer Lead will leverage extensive hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, .NET Core, Azure cloud platform, and modern API frameworks. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications, adopting best practices to ensure robust, reliable, and maintainable systems. The Software Engineer Lead is expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish development standards, improve system performance, and implement automation practices that support both modernization efforts and ongoing production support.
With over a decade of progressive software engineering experience, the Software Engineer Lead demonstrates expertise in full-stack web application development, cloud-native architecture, and API integration. This professional is adept at troubleshooting, driving process improvements, and establishing standards for development, CI/CD, and application performance. The role also provides the opportunity to lead or work within development teams, ensuring solutions are both innovative and supportable in production environments. The Software Engineer Lead will find a rewarding career path with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact within a leading organization that values modern technology and employee success.
Software Engineer Lead - Summary- Key technical leadership role focused on full-stack development and system modernization.
- Works on transaction-heavy, event-driven applications for technology and financial services.
- Improves and maintains the reliability and scalability of APIs and data pipelines.
- Collaborates with development teams to implement standards, automation, and best practices.
- Drives quality and performance for enterprise-scale solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using modern technologies.
- Support backend services, frontend workflows, and robust data management solutions.
- Contribute to system stability and process improvements through troubleshooting and innovation.
- Lead or work within development teams to establish and enforce development standards.
- Implement automation practices and ensure solutions are supportable in production environments.
- Support modernization efforts, focusing on cloud-native architecture and API integration.
- Competitive compensation package offered to successful candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program available.
- Recognition as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for multiple years.
- Dedicated Engagement Manager committed to employee success.
- 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
- Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, .NET Core, Azure cloud platform, and modern API frameworks.
- Proven leadership in delivering large-scale, enterprise-grade technology solutions.
- Deep understanding of full-stack web application development and cloud-native architecture.
- Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and experience establishing CI/CD and performance standards.
- Thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments.
- Demonstrates initiative in process improvement and technology modernization.
- Excellent communicator and proactive team leader.
- Values continuous learning and professional growth within the technology sector.
- Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence.
- Work with a company that prioritizes innovation and employee engagement.
- Be part of impactful projects that influence financial technology and user experience.
- Position offers a supportive work environment and access to industry experts.
Ready to take the next step in your career as a Software Engineer Lead? Click the job application button to apply and join a forward-thinking team dedicated to technological advancement and professional success.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.