Lead Software Engineer, Internal Business Applications
About The Position
A lead (staff) software engineer is a senior role who can independently translate business needs into technical solutions while managing stakeholder relationships and driving technical excellence. The role requires balancing technical delivery with strategic thinking, ensuring that solutions align with product vision and business objectives. The individual serves as a technical leader and mentor, guiding teams through complex technical challenges while maintaining a focus on business outcomes. This position works as a member of an Agile/scrum software development team focused exclusively on building and supporting Bain's most strategic internal software systems and automations. Team members work collaboratively to design, build and implement new features and functionality in their systems aimed at delivering the most value to Bain's global users and supporting key business initiatives. Systems developed are primarily enterprise-scale browser based or mobile applications with a global user base and integration points with one or more other internal Bain systems. As Bain's internal Automation Engineering Group, we focus on architecting and building the right solution for each business challenge - whether through intelligent automation platforms, full-stack development, or innovative hybrid approaches. We pride ourselves on our ability to evaluate and select from a diverse technology toolkit, always choosing the approach that delivers maximum value for our internal customers
Requirements
- Associate's/Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 8-10+ years of software development with progression into technical leadership
- Proven ability to bridge technical and business domains
- Experience developing enterprise-scale cloud applications
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Track record of mentoring developers and driving technical excellence
- Experience with agile methodologies and modern development practices
- Leadership without authority and cross-functional influence
- Strong experience with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and SQL
- Modern web frameworks (React, Svelte, or similar)
- Backend development with Node.js, FastAPI, or equivalent
- Cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
- Software architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven design)
- Database design and optimization (SQL and NoSQL)
- CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code
- Security fundamentals and best practices
- AI/ML integration and prompt engineering basics
Nice To Haves
- Data engineering and analytics tools
- Multiple technology stacks and polyglot programming
- AI coding assistants and LLM integration
- Familiarity with low-code platforms (Power Apps, Power Automate) for rapid prototyping and legacy automation support
Responsibilities
- Lead technical delivery of complex modules and enterprise-scale applications
- Drive architectural decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term scalability
- Guide team in leveraging AI-assisted development, automated testing, and CI/CD practices
- Participate fully in Agile ceremonies and sprint commitments
- Ensure code quality through reviews, testing strategies, and technical standards
- Provide production support, including diagnosis, resolution, and system optimization
- Translate business problems into technical solutions that deliver measurable value
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Partner with Product Owners and Engineering Managers on roadmap and backlog prioritization
- Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business units
- Demonstrate strong listening and assertion skills during crucial conversations
- Mentor 1-3 engineers through technical guidance and code reviews
- Share best practices and new technologies across the software development team
- Provide feedback to improve team performance and processes
- Evaluate emerging technologies, particularly AI/ML tools and their practical applications
- Lead proof-of-concepts for new tools and technologies
- Present findings and recommendations to the broader team
Benefits
- Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below).
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
- 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
- Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family
- Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Annual fitness reimbursements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
