Software Engineer Lead​/Manager

Software Engineering Lead or Manager

Department:
Global Technology Solutions

Reports to:

Head of Technology & Innovation

Location:

Remote or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Leaders Group delivers high‑quality news, events, and innovative solutions to the sports business industry. We are a nimble, growing team passionate about leveraging technology to transform how sports business solutions are delivered. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoy shaping the future of digital products, this is the place for you.

We’re seeking a Software Engineering lead to lead our engineering team and help scale our technology and processes. This is a high‑impact role for a technically strong leader who can drive product delivery, establish engineering best practices, and guide a growing team toward organizational maturity.

Collaborating closely with the Head of Technology & Innovation, you will provide technical leadership and operational guidance, driving the team to deliver high‑quality solutions efficiently. This role is suited for a strategic and adaptable leader who challenges the status quo and shapes the future of our technology.

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of full‑stack solutions (front‑end, back‑end, integrations, databases, queues, APIs).
• Transform product requirements and wireframes into scalable, maintainable, and high‑quality code.
• Define and communicate engineering strategy, architecture vision, and technical roadmap.
• Drive organizational maturity: introduce best practices, processes, and tools that optimize team performance and product quality.
• Manage budgets for technical tools, software, and infrastructure, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to maximize impact.
• Mentor and develop a high‑performing software development team, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure, microservices, Dev Ops practices, and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with product, data, and business teams to ensure solutions meet user needs and business goals.
• Lead technical vision for R&D and contribute to product strategy discussions.
• Encourage innovation and experimentation while ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure software delivery.

• 5+ years in software engineering.
• Expertise in databases, queues, streaming, caching, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, Dev Ops, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, NLP, or advanced analytics a plus.
• Agile experience, with a focus on lean practices and iterative delivery.

• Independent, principled, and able to push back when necessary—not a “yes person.”
• Decisive, strategic, and able to balance short‑term requests with long‑term technical vision.
• Collaborative partner to leadership—provides healthy tension and complements a product‑focused strategy.
• Mentors and develops junior developers while maintaining accountability.
• Adaptable, nimble, and comfortable working in a small, evolving organization.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Responsible for managing budgets for technical tools, software, and infrastructure, balancing cost efficiency with strategic investment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the engineering function, influence product strategy, and deliver innovative sports business solutions. You’ll work with a dedicated team empowered to experiment, innovate, and make a real impact on our products, processes, and users.

Leaders Group Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state, or federal law.