Lead Software Engineer (.Net

Role Description

Lead Software Engineer responsible for modernization initiatives in a cloud‑first environment. Serve as a technical expert and mentor, guiding a team through full‑stack development projects using modern technologies such as .NET Core, Azure services, and No

SQL databases. Lead architectural design, influence technical strategy, and drive the transformation of legacy systems into scalable, cloud‑native applications. Collaborate closely with product owners, Dev Ops, and other engineering leaders to ensure delivery of secure, enterprise‑grade solutions that support the company’s mission and innovation goals.

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

• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the St. Louis Corporate Office (1832 Schuetz Rd., Saint Louis, MO). All employees must follow the Work From Home policy.
• 5 or more years of professional software development experience, including 1–2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Hands‑on experience building enterprise applications using .NET Core / C#.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including ACA, Azure Functions, and Cosmos DB.
• Solid understanding of both No
  
  SQL (Cosmos DB, Mongo
  
  DB) and relational databases.
• Experience applying 12‑factor app principles and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices, RESTful API design, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with observability practices (metrics, logging, tracing).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence technical direction.

• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and compliance in regulated industries.
• Background in Dev Ops culture and tooling.

Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction, and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Compensation includes a base salary range of $111,650 to $141,100, holiday bonuses, and incentive awards. Benefits further include generous health, dental, and vision coverage; health savings accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings match and annual profit sharing; family‑forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy; paid time off; paid holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; a hybrid work environment; and company‑paid life insurance and disability.

Professional growth and development opportunities, employee recognition, and well‑being programs are also provided.

The target base salary range for this position is $111,650 to $141,100. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.