LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER / ARCHITECT - REMOTE

DescriptionKforce is working with a well-known security and monitoring software-based firm (a prominent organization - recession proof!) seeking a Lead Software Engineer/Architect (Python or PHP). This is a remote position, but you must go onsite as needed to the New York, NY office or Union, NJ.Summary:We seek a Lead Software Engineer/Architect with a deep software engineering mindset interested in developing an intimate understanding of our business through daily interactions with our operations teams. Expect a dynamic role where you'll focus on technical implementation while maintaining open communication with stakeholders through weekly interactions. Responsibilities:* Architect and refine system design to ensure scalability and robust functionality.* Oversee the implementation of architectural improvements* Advocate for best practices and advanced approaches to improve overall code quality and system performance* Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and deliver comprehensive solutions* Act as a point of contact for technical guidance and problem resolution, ensuring high reliability and system integrity* Guide and prioritize with a team of skilled Engineers, ensuring the execution of architectural enhancements* Champion best practices within the team to elevate code quality and mitigate production challenges* Collaborate closely with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to uncover and tackle development hurdles* Serve as the key problem resolution lead, providing expert forensics and debugging to swiftly resolve production issuesRequirements* Extensive experience with backend technologies, particularly PHP and/or Python, and familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular* Strong understanding of data-driven architectures and relational databases* Experience with queue-based architectures, preferably RabbitMQ or similar* Capability to effectively troubleshoot and optimize both backend and frontend issues* Knowledge of evolving from monolithic structures to microservices* Agile development methodology expertise* Effective mentorship skills, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement* Practical experience with communication APIs, such as Twilio* Solid understanding and practice of Scrum and Agile methodologies* Advise on new technology, development tools and emerging standardsAble to perform the following duties:* Team Leadership: Serve as the team lead for our architecture team, guiding the development and implementation of innovative architectural solutions* Cross-Team Mentorship: Act as the lead mentor across all development teams, providing expertise, mentorship, and guidance to elevate technical skills and foster professional growth* Standards Development: Establish and refine standards and guidelines that will shape the practices and procedures of the entire development team, ensuring consistency and quality in our deliverables* Task Management: Delegate and review tasks effectively, ensuring project milestones are met efficiently while upholding high standards of quality* Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code integrity, encourage best practices, and facilitate continuous improvement across all projects* Serve as the key problem resolution lead, providing expert forensics and debugging to swiftly resolve production issuesJob TypeDirect HireCompensation170000 - $200000