Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer to serve as a technical authority and hands-on engineering leader across our enterprise application and digital platforms. As a senior-most individual contributor, you will architect, design, and guide the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that power Signature Aviation’s digital ecosystem. This role blends deep technical expertise in .NET, Node.js, React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure with architectural vision and mentorship.

You’ll partner closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to define engineering standards, modernize our technology stack, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that advance Signature’s mission to connect people, data, and experiences across the global network.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• 8 years of progressive experience in software engineering with proven success in full-stack development and cloud-based architecture.

• 2 years leading or architecting enterprise-scale applications or digital platforms.

Additional knowledge and skills:

• Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Node.js, React/Next.js 14 , TypeScript

• Cloud & DevOps: Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, APIM), Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

• Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, Drizzle ORM

• Frontend Tools: Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Radix UI

• Integrations: Dynamics 365 CRM, Strapi CMS, Auth0 (OAuth2/JWT), REST, GraphQL

• Testing & Quality: Jest, Playwright, React Testing Library, MSW

• Observability: Application Insights, Sentry, Azure Monitor, Pino Logger

• Preferred: Docker/Kubernetes, AI/ML integrations, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), event-driven architecturesObservability: Application Insights, Sentry, Pino, Azure Monitor

• Preferred: Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and AI/ML-powered solutions

• Strategic technical thinking with hands-on coding proficiency.

• Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, scalability, and security best practices.

• Exceptional collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to influence architectural direction and deliver through others without formal authority.

• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define and maintain technical architecture blueprints for distributed, cloud-native systems using Azure and modern development frameworks.
• Lead solution design and code implementation for end-to-end enterprise systems, including API-first architectures, microservices, and event-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across the digital ecosystem.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to inform long-term platform strategies.

   

Full-Stack Engineering Leadership

• Design and manage Azure-based architectures, including App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Storage, and Azure DevOps.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) for automated testing, deployment, and observability.
• Implement IaC using Terraform and monitor system performance through Application Insights, Pino Logger, and Azure Monitor.

Cloud & DevOps Enablement

• Architect and maintain scalable deployments using Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Azure DevOps.
• Build automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, ensuring consistent code quality and rapid delivery.
• Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards with Terraform and manage observability using Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and Sentry.

Technical Mentorship & Collaboration

• Act as a technical mentor and multiplier, guiding engineers through complex design, debugging, and architectural decisions.

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across engineering squads.

• Partner with product management and design to align technical feasibility with business priorities and user experience.

• Serve as the final technical escalation point for troubleshooting critical production issues.

Innovation & Transformation

• Lead modernization and re-platforming initiatives for legacy applications into modern, cloud-native solutions.

• Drive automation, performance tuning, and security hardening efforts across applications.

• Advocate for DevSecOps, continuous learning, and open collaboration across disciplines.