Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Company Name: CivicPlus Job Url: https://civicpluscareers.ttcportals.com/jobs/17335495-lead-software-engineer?__jvst=Job+Board&__jvsd=LinkedIn&jr_id=698d0f8bf64d441a164ef071 Job Description: Lead, Software Engineer Location: Remote, United States Date Posted: Feb 11, 2026 Share:share to twittershare to facebookshare to linkedin APPLY NOW SAVE JOB Description Your Impact As a Lead Software Engineer, you are responsible for setting technical direction while remaining deeply engaged in hands-on delivery. You will guide the design and implementation of scalable, reliable software systems, partner closely with product and engineering leadership to translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure engineering best practices are consistently applied. This role combines technical leadership, mentorship, and execution, balancing long-term architectural thinking with day-to-day delivery to help teams ship high-quality software efficiently and sustainably.     About CivicPlus At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.   What You’ll Do As a Lead, Software Engineer, you will: Abstract requirements to analyze and design innovative new software solutions for enhancement of the company’s products   Responsible for the performance of employees on their team and provides status reports   Provide technology leadership and mentoring to the team   Reviews and evaluates the team’s output to ensure that all work adheres to standards and best practices while maintaining a high degree of quality   Understand the team’s deployment pipelines and processes   Leverage the team’s capabilities to maximize effectiveness   Understand the high-level architecture employed by the team and cross-product interactions   Test and own software solutions appropriately throughout their lifecycle   Actively participate as a full member of an Agile development team   Deliver unit-tested solutions   Evident interest in keeping up to date with technology landscape and best practices   Responsible for completing employee performance reviews and development plans   May be asked to perform other duties as assigned   What We’re Looking For We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Preferred Qualifications:  Proficient with .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, C#   Or PHP, MySQL, Laravel   Or Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Ember   Proficient with JavaScript   Understanding of SOLID design principles   Experience of unit tests and testable code   Highly effective communication skills   Proficient with source code control tools and techniques   6yrs experience and a Degree in Computer Science or related field; or 8yrs of relevant experience   Professional experience developing highly scalable API's and integrations   Solid understanding of Web application architecture and operations   Experience with Agile development processes   Nice-to-have skills:   Experience of React JS (preferred) or other front-end development ecosystem   Experience of SQL, document databases, or other data persistence tools   Familiarity with design patterns   Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms   Compensation and Benefits Estimated Salary Grade Range: $119,000 - $181,000 The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week. Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more. Our Hiring Process Introductory call with Talent Acquisition Interview with the Hiring Manager Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity Offer Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.  Additional Information  CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.  This position will remain open until March 11, 2026 at 3pm CST. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team Equal Opportunity Commitment CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.