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We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer to serve as a technical authority and hands-on engineering leader across our enterprise application and digital platforms. As a senior-most individual contributor, you will architect, design, and guide the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power Signature Aviation’s digital ecosystem. This role blends deep technical expertise in .NET, Node.js, React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure with architectural vision and mentorship.

You’ll partner closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to define engineering standards, modernize our technology stack, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that advance Signature’s mission to connect people, data, and experiences across the global network.

Technical Strategy & Architecture

+ Define and maintain technical architecture blueprints for distributed, cloud-native systems using Azure and modern development frameworks.

+ Lead solution design and code implementation for end-to-end enterprise systems, including API-first architectures, microservices, and event-driven workflows.

+ Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across the digital ecosystem.

+ Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to inform long-term platform strategies.

Full-Stack Engineering Leadership

+ Design and manage Azure-based architectures, including App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Storage, and Azure DevOps.

+ Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) for automated testing, deployment, and observability.

+ Implement IaC using Terraform and monitor system performance through Application Insights, Pino Logger, and Azure Monitor.

Cloud & DevOps Enablement

+ Architect and maintain scalable deployments using Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Azure DevOps.

+ Build automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, ensuring consistent code quality and rapid delivery.

+ Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards with Terraform and manage observability using Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and Sentry.

Technical Mentorship & Collaboration

+ Act as a technical mentor and multiplier, guiding engineers through complex design, debugging, and architectural decisions.

+ Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across engineering squads.

+ Partner with product management and design to align technical feasibility with business priorities and user experience.

+ Serve as the final technical escalation point for troubleshooting critical production issues.

Innovation & Transformation

+ Lead modernization and re-platforming initiatives for legacy applications into modern, cloud-native solutions.

+ Drive automation, performance tuning, and security hardening efforts across applications.

+ Advocate for DevSecOps, continuous learning, and open collaboration across disciplines.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

+ 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with proven success in full-stack development and cloud-based architecture.

+ 2+ years leading or architecting enterprise-scale applications or digital platforms.

Additional knowledge and skills:

+ Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Node.js, React/Next.js 14+, TypeScript

+ Cloud & DevOps: Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, APIM), Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

+ Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, Drizzle ORM

+ Frontend Tools: Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Radix UI

+ Integrations: Dynamics 365 CRM, Strapi CMS, Auth0 (OAuth2/JWT), REST, GraphQL

+ Testing & Quality: Jest, Playwright, React Testing Library, MSW

+ Observability: Application Insights, Sentry, Azure Monitor, Pino Logger

+ Preferred: Docker/Kubernetes, AI/ML integrations, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), event-driven architecturesObservability: Application Insights, Sentry, Pino, Azure Monitor

+ Preferred: Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and AI/ML-powered solutions

+ Strategic technical thinking with hands-on coding proficiency.

+ Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, scalability, and security best practices.

+ Exceptional collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Proven ability to influence architectural direction and deliver through others without formal authority.

+ Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.