Lead Software Engineer

The Jonus Group•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

Seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in building, enhancing, and guiding the next phase of a modern, cloud-based SaaS platform. This role operates in a player-coach capacity, contributing directly to development while helping shape technical direction and mentor a growing engineering team. The position works across the full software development lifecycle, partnering closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions within a fast-paced, regulated environment. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced engineer who enjoys writing code, solving complex system challenges, and helping build and lead a team.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience
Strong expertise in .NET and C# within enterprise or SaaS environments
Experience working in Azure-based or hybrid cloud architectures
Proven ability to mentor, guide, or lead engineers while remaining hands-on
Full SDLC experience in Agile environments
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment with evolving priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or modernizing legacy systems
Background working in regulated or compliance-driven industries
Domain experience within insurance or financial services

Responsibilities

Participate actively in Agile development, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
Design, build, and deliver cloud-based software solutions using modern Microsoft technologies
Own complex features and systems from concept through production
Lead by example through hands-on coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers while helping establish development standards and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Debug and resolve software and data issues through detailed analysis and root-cause investigation
Contribute to improvements in tooling, automation, testing strategies, and development processes
Support production releases and post-deployment activities as needed