Lead Software Engineer
Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
ARCHER Systems is a leading technology enabled legal services company that provides pre-settlement and post-settlement administration services for single event, mass tort, and class action cases with the goal of helping claimants access their settlement proceeds more efficiently and quickly.The company plans to continue leveraging technology and top tier talent to enhance customer service and offer new product lines and services.
ARCHER's core offering is post-settlement Healthcare Lien Resolution Administration and QSF (Qualified Settlement Fund) Administration and payments processing for multi-claimant (mass tort and class action) litigation. Other services include claims administration, single event lien resolution, probate and bankruptcy coordination, release administration, medical records review, and plaintiff fact sheet and other intake/census preparation and management.ARCHER enables law firms to focus on their litigation while ensuring that critical pre-settlement and post-settlement administration documents, services, business analytics and reporting are handled efficiently and effectively.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for leading our software development team, comprising Software Engineers. The Lead Software Engineer will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software products that align with business requirements and exceed customer expectations.As a pivotal member of the development team, this role will involve close collaboration with product management, QA teams, and other stakeholders to drive a robust development process supporting the company's growth objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in full stack software development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead and mentor a team of Software Engineers providing technical guidance, coaching,
- Architect and design complex front-end and back-end components of web applications,
- Drive the development of clean, efficient, and well-documented code, setting high
- Collaborate closely with product management to define product roadmaps, prioritize
features, and align development efforts with business goals.
Lead the development of responsive and intuitive user interfaces using HTML, CSS,JavaScript, Angular, and NgRx, ensuring adherence to UI/UX best practices and
accessibility standards.
Architect and develop robust server-side solutions using C#, .NET 8, and other relevant
technologies, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Implement and optimize background job processing using tools like Hangfire to
enhance application efficiency and reliability.
Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end
applications and alignment with industry best practices.
Integrate third-party APIs and services as required to extend application functionality
and enhance capabilities.
Manage and optimize Elastic Search to deliver efficient and scalable search
functionalities within applications.
Utilize Git or similar version control systems for code management, ensuring
collaboration and codebase integrity.
Lead and participate in code reviews, maintaining high standards of code quality,consistency, and security across the team.
Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests
to validate application functionality and performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to
team members as needed to ensure timely resolution.
Direct and conduct root cause analysis of defects and issues, and clearly communicate
findings to relevant stakeholders.
Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to
align testing efforts with team goals and objectives.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks while being a strong team
player.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the business domain and end-user requirements
to ensure development efforts deliver value to customers
Collaborate effectively with team members to break down tasks, estimate efforts
accurately, and deliver features incrementally to meet project milestones and
deadlines.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in full stack software development.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and inspire a team of software engineers.
- Proven expertise in C#, .NET 8, and other relevant technologies in web development.
- Strong understanding of front-end frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, and NgRx.
- Deep knowledge of Web API development principles and best practices.
- Experience in managing and optimizing databases, including SQL Server and Elastic Search.
- Proficiency in background job processing using tools like Hangfire.
- Extensive experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools, including Git for version control and JIRA for project management and issue tracking.
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Experience working within a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) process.
- Knowledge of software builds, testing, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
- Ability to take initiative, offer suggestions, and provide resolutions proactively.
- Passion for delivering business value and willingness to perform other assigned tasks.
- Ability to provide regular updates, system solutions, and communicate issues to the management team.
- Constantly strive to learn new technologies and stay up-to-date in the rapidly changing industry.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.