Lead Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Engineer in Clayton, MO.

Responsibilities:
*Architectural Alignment: Lead Engineer will ensure all solutions align with the overall architectural vision and standards.
* Drive Code Consistency: Promote and enforce coding standards and best practices across the team
* Issue Management: Investigate and resolve bugs efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to the development process
* Solution Engineering: Design and implement robust, scalable solutions to meet business requirements
* Develop Proof of Concepts: Create prototypes to validate ideas and approaches before full-scale implementation
* Code Reviews: As a Lead Engineer, you will conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
* Coach Developers: Mentor and guide junior developers to enhance their skills and career growth
* Unit Testing: Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code reliability and performance

REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Skills:
Transaction Formats and Protocols:
* Deep understanding of REST API, HTTP(s), Web services (specifically AWS)
* Proficient in JSON and XML
* Experience with JMS and other messaging methodologies

Programming Languages:
* Advanced hands-on experience with at least one of the following: .NET/C#, Go (Golang), C/C++, Java, NodeJS

Code Repositories:
* Proficient in using Bitbucket, Git, SourceTree, and CVS for version control and collaboration

Soft Skills:
* Leadership: Strong leadership skills to drive projects and mentor team members
* Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Communication: Effective communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
* Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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