Lead Full Stack Engineer

Become a part of our caring community   We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to drive engineering excellence across front-end, back-end, API, and data layers. This role is responsible for setting technical direction, ensuring consistent delivery across teams, and aligning engineering solutions with business priorities. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader who thrives in complex environments, drives modernization initiatives, and develops high-performing engineering talent. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our engineering landscape, influence enterprise-scale decisions, and lead transformation initiatives that directly impact customer experience and business growth. Location : Louisville, KY or Dallas, TX (Work At Home with occasional office visits) Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Strategy Lead full stack engineering strategy and execution across UI, APIs, and data platforms Define architectural direction and ensure high standards for code quality, scalability, and maintainability Select frameworks, languages, and platforms across front-end, back-end, APIs, and data layers Approve architectural patterns (monolith vs. microservices, cloud strategy, and integrations) Identify opportunities to refactor, modernize, or retire legacy systems Delivery Execution & Prioritization Drive consistent delivery across multiple engineering teams through: Sprint planning and execution Dependency management Risk mitigation Removal of technical and organizational blockers Prioritize feature development, platform investments, and technical debt across teams Make trade-offs on scope, timelines, and resource allocation Balance short-term business needs with long-term platform health Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery that builds stakeholder confidence Quality, Security & Risk Management Define and enforce quality standards including testing, code reviews, and performance benchmarks Establish release readiness criteria and approve production deployments Guide security, compliance, and data protection strategies Mitigate risk and ensure system stability, reliability, and regulatory alignment Production Support & Incident Leadership Serve as the senior escalation point for critical system issues Diagnose and resolve complex cross-stack production incidents Lead decisions during incidents (rollback, hotfix, or root-cause remediation) Direct engineering resources during high-severity events Drive long-term solutions to reduce incident frequency and improve system resilience Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence Partner with Product, UX, QA, Platform teams, Architects, Directors, and VPs to: Shape roadmaps and align priorities Translate business requirements into technical execution plans Refine requirements and reduce ambiguity Coordinate cross-team dependencies Advocate for clarity and feasibility in requirements, addressing risks early Influence strategic direction, technical investments, and delivery expectations Communicate risks, trade-offs, and system impacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Operational Excellence & Investment Decisions Drive decisions on investment in automation, tooling, observability, and platform improvements Lead initiatives to reduce operational toil and improve developer experience Optimize engineering processes to increase efficiency and scalability Talent Development & Team Leadership Mentor and develop tech leads and senior engineers Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance Identify promotion readiness and address performance gaps Influence hiring strategies and succession planning Build and sustain high-performing, engaged engineering teams Strategic Initiatives Lead application rationalization efforts, including: Onboarding to new APIs Eliminating vendor-based products Guide Cloud 3.0 migration initiatives: Lead lift-and-shift efforts from Cloud 1.0 to Cloud 3.0 infrastructure Support modernization toward cloud-native architectures Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior-level development on large-scale systems 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams or major technical initiatives Proven experience in full stack development (UI, backend services, APIs, data layers) Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns and cloud platforms Passion for improving consumer experiences through technology Required Technical Skills Strong experience with Java  and Spring Boot  for backend and microservices development Proficiency in frontend technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS Hands-on experience with .NET  application development Full-stack development expertise across UI, APIs, and backend services Solid understanding of distributed systems  and cloud-based architectures Experience implementing modern DevOps practices  (CI/CD, automation, containerization, etc.) Experience with Python  for scripting, backend development, or data processing (Nice to have) Preferred Qualifications AZ-900 or other cloud certification Experience with cloud migration and modernization initiatives Exposure to large-scale enterprise environments and distributed systems Use your skills to make an impact   Interview Format:            As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. Work-At-Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided