Technical Lead, Software Development, Software Engineer

Role:
Tech Lead – Full Stack

Location:

Hybrid
- New Jersey / New York / Washington DC area. Candidates are expected to be available to visit the New Jersey office and/or the client office (near Washington DC) on an occasional basis.

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands‑on Full Stack Tech Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern web technologies, experience leading offshore teams, and a track record of delivering high‑quality solutions aligned with business requirements.

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of full-stack applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to offshore development teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and releases.
• Actively contribute as a hands‑on developer (coding, debugging, reviewing).
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standards.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across distributed/global teams.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership.
• Strong Python and Django expertise in distributed/multi-service systems and proficient in Node.js, React, Type Script, Graph
  
  QL.
• Strong Docker and container orchestration experience (especially Docker Compose in local dev environments).
• Experience leading developer platform or internal tooling initiatives.
• Experience integrating frontend and backend systems in microfront end and microservice architectures.
• Strong Linux and shell scripting skills; comfortable with Make-driven developer workflows.
• Proven ability to improve CI/CD reliability and automate quality checks.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Dev Ops practices.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL/No
  
  SQL).
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Proven experience in leading offshore / distributed teams.
• Strong track record of delivering projects on time and per requirements.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to manage priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations effectively.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Mentorship and team-building capabilities.

• Hands‑on leader who leads by example.
• Strong delivery focus and execution mindset.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Passion for building scalable and high‑quality products.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

At Sonata, you’ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what’s possible. To build never‑seen‑before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You’ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You’ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.