Senior Software Engineer Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for the design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications and services supporting Magna's internal operations and client-facing platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, AI engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to accelerate team productivity and improve code quality.
• Architect and build APIs and services using Node.js or .NET Core.
• Oversee front-end development using React and modern UI frameworks, ensuring consistent and high-quality user experiences.
• Conduct code reviews, lead architectural discussions, and champion continuous improvement of engineering practices and standards.
• Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevOps processes to ensure reliable and efficient software delivery.
• Support deployed solutions by coordinating issue resolution, implementing fixes, and driving performance optimization.
• Stay current on emerging software development practices, tools, and frameworks, with a focus on AI-augmented engineering workflows.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and prioritization to align engineering efforts with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in professional software engineering with a strong track record of delivering production-grade applications and services.
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering lead role, including supervision or management of a team, project, or product.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, conduct effective code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.
• 3+ years of experience with Node.js or .NET Core in a production environment.
• Experience with public cloud services.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capacity planning, sprint management, or other engineering management practices.
• Proficiency in React and/or Material UI (MUI).
• Experience with Git and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization).
• Experience with AI-assisted code generation tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot).
• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or backend development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or a similar relational database management system.
• Experience in legal tech, health tech, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with Azure.
• Experience integrating software solutions with AI/ML services and APIs.