Job Summary We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Release Enablement team - a strategic group focused on transforming how we test, validate, and deploy software into production. This role is critical to achieving our vision of environment harmonization , QA modernization , and accelerated, automated releases . As a technical leader, you will partner closely with our Lead Software Test Engineer and cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that streamline our release processes. You will bring deep technical expertise, a system-thinking mindset, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement tools, frameworks, and services that enable faster, safer, and more reliable software releases. Lead technical strategy for environment harmonization, deployment automation, and release orchestration. Design and build scalable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure to support multi-environment deployments. Integrate and optimize observability, logging, and alerting systems to ensure release traceability and system health. Collaborate with product engineering teams to modernize testing practices and deployment workflows. Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical guidance. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence within the team. Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across teams. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field Proficiency with AWS cloud platforms Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). Requires strong knowledge CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions) Must have a solid understanding of networking, security, and system design principles, and demonstrated ability to lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and postmortems to promote a culture of learning and accountability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Strong scripting and programming - .NET (C#), Python, PowerShell, TypeScript . Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm). Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., New Relic, PagerDuty). Experience with test automation frameworks and integrating quality gates into pipelines. Familiarity with progressive delivery (e.g., canary, blue-green deployments). Solid understanding of networking, security, and system design principles. Knowledge of feature flagging , release toggles , and deployment strategies . Experience working in an agile environment (preferred scaled agile) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Mentorship & Leadership Act as a technical mentor to engineers across the team, helping them grow in areas such as system design, testing, and DevOps practices. Provide career development support through regular feedback, pairing sessions, and growth planning. Help define and uphold engineering standards , best practices, and team-wide technical direction. Why Join Us? You'll be part of a high-impact team that's reshaping how software is delivered at scale. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. USD 119,700.00 - 199,500.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $119,700.00 - $199,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr