Software Engineer Team Lead

Explore a direct-hire opportunity that combines strategic leadership with hands-on engineering. This remote role operates on a 9/80 schedule and places you at the helm of a newly formed, compliance-focused development team. Expect roughly half of your time delivering code and half mentoring teammates, while earning a competitive salary between USD 120,000 and 140,000 per year. The position is based in Houston, TX with remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a growing team of software engineers through mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Partner with engineering and product leaders to build and scale a new compliance-focused development team.
• Design and develop backend systems and cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support the client's strategic initiatives.
• Establish and improve development processes, engineering standards, and team best practices.
• Review architecture decisions and help drive technical direction across projects.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools and solutions where appropriate.
• Contribute directly to software development while balancing leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

• Strong experience developing software with C# and SQL.
• Experience building and supporting cloud-based applications and services.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and scalable system design.
• Interest in people leadership, mentoring, and team development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Technologies

• C#
• SQL
• React
• AI technologies

Our Vetting Process

1. Application (5 minutes)
2. Online Assessment (30 minutes)
3. Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
4. Client Video Interview (60 minutes)
5. Hiring Manager Video Interview (60-90 minutes)
6. Job Offer!

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Exposure to AI technologies and practical applications.
• Experience working within compliance-driven environments or regulated industries.
• Previous team lead, technical lead, or mentorship experience.

Work location

In person

Eligible states

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Wisconsin