Lead Software Engineer

Job Summary
Our Financial Services client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team! This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about building scalable, secure, and user-centric digital solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a collaborative Agile environment and is eager to shape the future of digital portal architecture. You’ll work closely with product owners, architects, and developers to deliver high-quality software that drives real business value.
  
Core Responsibilities 

• Lead the design and development of digital portal solutions across front-end and back-end systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and security
• Provide technical guidance to developers and quality engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to align business goals with technical execution and deliver high-impact features
• Define and enforce engineering standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment practices
• Coordinate with offshore leads and teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, blockers, and delivery timelines
• Support content readiness by guiding tagging, metadata, and component usage for personalization and accessibility
• Champion modern development practices, including automated testing, Agile methodologies, and UX collaboration
• Participate in defect triage and root cause analysis, driving quality improvements and prevention strategies

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams in Agile environments (SAFe Agilte delivery methodology)
• Deep expertise in Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript, SQL, and Java
• Strong understanding of web security, including Akamai WAF and AWS-hosted applications
• Experience with unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, SoapUI) and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to mentor and coach developers, encouraging growth and leadership within the team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Passion for building accessible, compliant, and user-friendly digital products
• Interest in transitioning to a full-time employee role after initial engagement

Key Competencies & Behaviors 

• Proactive technical ownership
• Collaborative leadership (not just management)
• Continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment 

• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Standard office hours (8:00 AM – 5 PM)

Compensation & Benefits 

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $50.00 and $70.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401K offered 

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 

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