Lead Software Engineer
About The Position
This individual will serve as both a technical leader and hands-on developer, managing a team of three software engineers while collaborating directly with researchers, veterinarians, administrators, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable software solutions. The Lead Software Engineer will oversee the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, code reviews, and ongoing application support. The role will support the organization's primary Animal Resource Management System (ARMS), a custom-built platform that manages veterinary, research, and operational data, as well as additional business applications focused on workflow automation, reporting, and process improvement. The selected candidate will also help drive modernization efforts involving the migration of legacy .NET applications into a modern Node.js-based architecture. This is a direct-hire opportunity based in Atlanta, GA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Master's preferred).
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- At least 2 years of leadership or people management experience.
- Strong experience with Node.js.
- Strong experience with JavaScript.
- Strong experience with Vue.js or React.js.
- Strong experience with GraphQL.
- Strong experience with Oracle.
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL.
- Strong experience with REST APIs.
- Strong experience with full-stack web application development.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience mentoring developers.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where flexibility and adaptability are essential.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- AWS experience.
- Nuxt.js experience.
- MySQL/MariaDB experience.
- Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) experience.
- CI/CD practices experience.
- Process automation initiatives experience.
- Experience supporting applications within healthcare, research, higher education, or nonprofit environments.
- Experience within research, healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes, software testing methodologies, and release management practices.
- Knowledge of cloud-based application environments and modern software architecture principles.
- Comfortable working in a small team environment where flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to wear multiple hats are essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of three software engineers.
- Collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, administrators, and business stakeholders to gather requirements.
- Deliver scalable software solutions.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, code reviews, and ongoing application support.
- Support the organization's primary Animal Resource Management System (ARMS).
- Support additional business applications focused on workflow automation, reporting, and process improvement.
- Drive modernization efforts involving the migration of legacy .NET applications into a modern Node.js-based architecture.
- Translate ambiguous business needs into technical solutions.
- Review unfamiliar codebases, understand existing architectures, and make informed enhancement recommendations.
- Manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Conduct code reviews and establish software development standards and best practices.
- Support reporting and analytics solutions within enterprise application environments.
- Work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Regularly collaborate with stakeholders on-site in Atlanta.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with Emory employer contributions and matching opportunities for eligible employees.
- Generous paid time off, holidays, and sick leave programs.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Life, disability, and other financial protection benefits.
- Flexible hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth within Emory University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
