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Lead Software Developer

Remote (US)
A contract research organisation
Posted 13 Oct 2026

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About the role

A lead engineering role overseeing software projects end to end, guiding less experienced developers and building applications that meet business and technical needs. The position also shapes documentation practices and brings new tools into the team's work.

What you will do

Oversee software development projects from kickoff through completion
Architect, build and maintain applications based on business and technical requirements
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and give technical direction
Solve complex technical problems and improve software performance and functionality
Take part in daily scrum, make technical calls and keep boards and tasks updated until done
Coordinate with other teams so software meets user needs and business goals

What they look for

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field plus at least five years of full-stack development
Five or more years building software, preferably on a Microsoft platform
Five or more years working with a database system such as SQL Server
Experience with large-scale production systems and with designing, analysing and troubleshooting software

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