Lead Software Engineer at Jackson & Correia LLC Lead Software Engineer at Jackson & Correia LLC in Stone Park, Illinois Posted in about 14 hours ago.

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full-time A client of Jackson & Correia, headquartered in Chicago, IL is looking for multiple Lead Software Engineers with expertise in building full-stack applications using React, .NET, Python 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. This position is hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. Candidates must reside in Chicago.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). A minimum of 8 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.

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.