Job Description
RouteSmart Technologies, a leader in vehicle route optimization software technology, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Product Development team. This position reports directly to the Director of Product Development and plays a critical role in both technical leadership and people management, while maintaining hands-on responsibility for code design, implementation, review, and testing.
The Lead Software Engineer will hold product ownership for one or more RouteSmart products and will work closely with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure product objectives are met through efficient, secure, and scalable software solutions. Our products include web services and desktop applications featuring complex GIS and mapping functionality combined with intuitive, user-friendly design.
The starting salary for this position is anticipated to be in the range of $160,000 to $170,000 per year. At RouteSmart Technologies, Inc., we offer various base pay ranges depending on the work location within the US. Please note that base pay may differ based on your level of experience.
This position is ideally hybrid. However, we are open to remote. We are currently seeking only candidates who are domiciled in the following states: Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania DC Virginia Arizona California Colorado Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Share this job OVERVIEW APPLICATION Pennsylvania, DC, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead ownership of product development for one or more RouteSmart products
Plan and manage engineering resources for products within assigned scope
Motivate, mentor, and oversee Software Engineers, providing design oversight and peer code reviews
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for client interaction related to product design and development status
Lead direction and review of both UI and backend code architecture and implementation
Design, write, test, and maintain well-structured, efficient, and secure code following software development best practices
Research and evaluate emerging industry standards and technologies to improve application quality, performance, and security
Ensure desktop and web applications adhere to best practices for security, session management, and scalability
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Provide off-hours support in rare circumstances, as needed
Proven experience guiding and mentoring other programmers in effective and efficient code design
Expertise in developing mobile applications
5+ years experience leading a team of developers
Strong background in conducting code reviews to improve efficiency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering shared software platforms used across multiple products or teams
Expertise in C# development using Visual Studio and other Microsoft development tools
Strong working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, etc.) with experience writing efficient queries
Working knowledge of GIS technologies and mapping services highly preferred
Strong understanding of web application development, including security best practices
Strong knowledge in real-time data applications
Strong knowledge in Docker
Experience in UML modeling highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Minimal travel required
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field required
- 10+ years of professional programming experience, including both client-side and server-side development
RouteSmart offers its employees numerous opportunities for professional development. Our goal is to provide our employees with the chance to learn and grow as the company grows. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. The work they do is key to our ability to provide high quality service to our clients. We also recognize that our employees are unique individuals with their own lifestyle and interests. RouteSmart Technologies pays a significant share of the cost of benefits for our employees. We believe our investment makes good business sense by helping to create a positive and productive work environment. Among the benefits we offer are:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/STD & LTD Plans
- Employer paid Life Insurance Plan
- Employee Training & Development
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
- Vacation/Sick/Holiday Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flex hours
- Casual Dress
RouteSmart Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at RouteSmart Technologies are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
All candidates must have legal authorization to permanently live and work in the United States.
This position does not qualify for sponsorship.
