Development Lead/Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Development Lead/Architect based in United States.

We are seeking an experienced Development Lead/Architect to design, build, and deliver scalable software solutions while guiding engineering teams toward technical excellence. This role combines hands-on development with architectural leadership, requiring strong expertise across modern frontend frameworks, backend technologies, databases, and cloud-based development practices. You will play a key role in shaping application architecture, improving system performance, and ensuring high standards for code quality and reliability. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who enjoys mentoring developers, reviewing solutions, and translating complex technical decisions into clear business outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient systems, optimize development processes, and support continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a technology-driven environment focused on innovation, security, and mission-critical solutions.

Accountabilities:: The Development Lead/Architect will be responsible for leading software development initiatives, establishing technical standards, and supporting engineering teams in delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Key responsibilities include:

Design and architect small-to-medium software systems using scalable and maintainable approaches.

Develop clean, testable, and efficient code across frontend and backend applications.

Provide technical leadership through code reviews, pull request evaluations, and coaching to improve engineering practices.

Guide developers on best practices, troubleshoot technical challenges, and mentor mid-level and junior team members.

Design and maintain intuitive APIs using RESTful or GraphQL principles.

Identify and resolve application performance issues, including inefficient SQL queries, database bottlenecks, and frontend performance challenges.

Support database design decisions, including normalization strategies, data modeling, and optimization.

Assist with DevOps activities by troubleshooting CI/CD pipeline issues and ensuring secure management of development environments.

Promote testing best practices by implementing unit testing and end-to-end testing as part of the development lifecycle.

Collaborate with product and technical stakeholders to explain architectural decisions, trade-offs, and technical recommendations.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive software engineering experience, strong architectural knowledge, and the ability to lead technical teams effectively. Required qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 8 years of software development experience.

Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.

Proficiency in backend development using languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go.

Experience working with SQL-based databases, particularly PostgreSQL or similar relational database systems.

Solid understanding of system design concepts, including database normalization, load balancing, and basic microservices architecture.

Experience debugging CI/CD pipelines and managing application configuration securely.

Strong knowledge of software testing practices, including unit tests and end-to-end testing.

Ability to conduct effective code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proven ability to mentor developers and promote collaborative engineering practices.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain or maintain Public Trust (High) clearance.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

Life and AD&D insurance.

401(k) savings plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Paid holidays (11 days per year).

Paid Time Off (PTO).

Disability insurance coverage.

Employee Assistance and identity theft protection programs.

Professional development opportunities, training, and career growth support.

Employee referral and merit recognition programs.

Opportunity to contribute to impactful technology initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Inclusive workplace culture focused on employees, customers, and community impact.

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