Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Provoke is a global consulting firm building AI-native solutions that transform how work gets done. Founded on a culture of innovation, growth, and curiosity, we partner with global clients to design and deploy agentic AI embedded directly into workflows so teams move faster, think smarter, and scale with purpose.

The Opportunity

We're hiring a Technical Lead, a hands-on senior technologist who can lead solution design, guide engineering teams, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This role blends deep technical expertise with consulting engagement leadership, combining architecture, delivery, and direct contribution to development. You'll help shape technical direction, support presales, and ensure successful delivery across complex, AI-enabled solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment and enjoys balancing strategic architecture with hands-on problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead solution architecture and design for client engagements, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
• Stay hands-on in coding, prototyping, and troubleshooting throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Architect and deliver modern, cloud-native, GenAI-enabled applications using.NET, C#, Python, Azure, and related technologies
• Define and enforce engineering standards, architecture patterns, and best practices

Client & Consulting Engagement

• Partner with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions
• Lead technical discovery sessions and contribute to presales solution shaping
• Present and explain complex technical concepts in clear, business-relevant language
• Bring a consultative approach that challenges assumptions and adds strategic value

Team Guidance & Mentorship

• Provide technical oversight to development teams, offering direction, reviews, and hands-on support
• Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers to ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and quality goals

AI & Innovation

• Contribute to Provoke's AI vision and service offerings, including GenAI and Agentic AI integration
• Guide clients in identifying and implementing impactful AI solutions
• Support internal R&D efforts to advance our technical capabilities

What You Bring

Consulting & Leadership DNA

• Proven experience in consulting or professional services environments
• Ability to lead technical delivery while being deeply hands-on
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in.NET (C#, ASP.NET Core), Python, and Azure
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native solutions
• Understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, architecture patterns, and security best practices

GenAI Skills

• Practical experience integrating GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain) into real-world solutions
• Ability to evaluate, design, and deliver AI-enabled capabilities for clients

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Power Platform, Fabric, or broader Microsoft ecosystem tools
• Experience in startup or high-growth consulting environments

Benefits and Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 15 days of PTO and holidays
• Give you your birthday off
• 401k
• Provide you with an environment where high performance is not only recognized but rewarded.