Lead Full Stack Engineer

Educe Software Practice Team Lead

Educe is dedicated to helping organizations plan for technology change, implement learning and talent management technology solutions, develop custom microapps to address unmet needs, and optimize and administer talent management systems through a combination of consulting services and software products. We are partnered with innovative, industry-leading software providers to offer our clients comprehensive talent management solutions. At Educe, we offer our employees the opportunity to continually learn and develop, contribute to our growing firm and make an impact on our clients. We recognize and appreciate the unique strengths of each member of the Educe team and encourage employees to challenge themselves and hone skills based on their individual strengths and interests. We believe that by consistently offering our employees opportunities to take on new responsibilities we empower them to drive our firm's growth. Ultimately though, we work hard here because as individuals we find personal satisfaction in making a difference. This culture is a priority for us, and we intend to continue improving the ways this firm can interest, challenge, and reward us all. We think this is an important component of why we're recognized as a Great Place to Work by The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, and Fortune Magazine!

The Role

This position will work closely with our business partners to create custom, cloud-based solutions as part of the leading edge Educe Software Practice. You will guide a team of full-stack developers, contribute directly to product development, and help shape the technical direction of our platform while ensuring high standards of code quality, delivery, and collaboration.

The Responsibilities

The position is responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, including:

• Develop accurate project effort estimates and staffing assessments for development projects.
• Contribute directly to product development by writing, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, testable code.
• Analyze, design, and document technical solutions that meet business needs across the full software development lifecycle.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews enforcing engineering, coding, and design standards.
• Guide the team in designing effective, efficient, scalable, and secure applications within the Educe Cloud software platform.
• Define and enforce the company's software development methodology in collaboration with engineering leadership.
• Proactively identify technical risks in project deliverables and platform architecture and develop mitigation plans.
• Stay current with emerging technology, AI tools and development innovations to enhance product and team performance.
• Support enterprise software deployment, maintenance, and ongoing product improvements.

Technical Expertise

In addition to criteria listed in the Basic Qualification, ideal applicants meet the following requirements:

• Web technologies: Responsive Design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON
• Web services: REST and SOAP implemented using NodeJS and Express
• Relational and non-relational databases MySQL/AWS Aurora
• Modern DevOps tools and techniques including GitHub, CI/CD, and Docker
• Enterprise application software installation and maintenance
• Front End: Vue.JS, React, AngularJS
• Experience incorporating Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with information security best practices
• Demonstrable ability to resolve complex system or technical issues, often thinking on your feet, and offering multiple creative solutions or options
• Hands-on experience using AI tools and agent workflow patterns to support the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical/IT field from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 10+ years full stack software development experience specific to the required technologies outlined above.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams including performance management.
• Experience with full systems development lifecycle concepts, including supporting enterprise software product(s) in a production environment.
• Proven ability to contribute to multiple products addressing diverse business challenges.
• Capable of independently researching, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting issues, products, and solutions.
• Ability to express oneself clearly in both verbal and written communication to technical and non-technical peers and stakeholders.
• Passionate about customer service, producing high-quality deliverables, and follow-through.
• Attention to detail, determined, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to work autonomously, but also within a team environment.
• Ability to travel to semi-annual firm meetings.
• U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply, we are unable to sponsor at this time.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 base, plus performance-based bonus potential.

This job is 100% REMOTE, or can be based in our Bethesda, MD headquarters or New York office. The job also entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email, and face to face. Please note this description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

The Benefits: At Educe, we care about the health and happiness of our employees. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for all full-time employees and dependents, so our employees never have to worry about health care for their families. We also offer paid vacation and sick time, a 401k match, and a monthly cell/internet stipend. Each year Educe shuts down from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day to give our employees time to recharge and spend time with their families.

At Educe, we advocate for an open, inclusive, merit-based culture. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.