Lead Software Developer

Whataburger Careers welcomes you to apply. This Lead Software Developer role shapes the technology powering our business and guest experience. You’ll lead the design and development of scalable, high-performing mobile and enterprise applications, guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions that move our organization forward.

In this role, you’ll make a difference by driving digital solutions that enhance how we serve customers and operate the business. You’ll serve with heart by mentoring and supporting fellow developers, building a culture of collaboration and continuous growth. By partnering across teams and aligning technology with business goals, you’ll win as one—ensuring shared success across the organization. Through innovation, technical leadership, and forward-thinking design, you’ll help us move forward boldly into the future of enterprise and mobile technology.

• Lead architecture, design, and development of scalable mobile and enterprise applications
• Define and enforce development standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Serve as technical authority on application architecture and emerging technologies
• Deliver complex, large-scale development initiatives across multiple teams
• Design high-performance, scalable systems and integration patterns
• Conduct advanced code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability
• Mentor and coach developers to strengthen technical capability
• Collaborate with architecture, product, QA, Dev Ops, and business teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and performance issues
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, CI/CD, and Dev Ops practices

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
• 5 weeks PTO
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave*
• 401(k) match 1:1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

As a Lead Software Developer, you must have:

• 5+ years of experience in application/software development
• Strong expertise in mobile and enterprise application architecture
• Advanced proficiency in .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Type Script, and Node.js
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Ops practices
• Deep understanding of APIs, microservices, and scalable system design
• Proficiency with tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Visual Studio, and SQL Server
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence development teams
• Excellent communication skills across technical and business stakeholders

As a Lead Software Developer, we prefer you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with cross-platform mobile technologies
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized environments
• Experience leading enterprise-level or multi-team development initiatives
• Exposure to performance optimization and large-scale system reliability
• Passion for continuous learning and evaluating emerging technologies

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. You’ll collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast-paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full-time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, and occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings.

Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

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