Lead Software Engineer

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with expertise in building full-stack applications. This role will be responsible for leading technical development, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using .NET, Python, React/Next.js on Azure
• Lead technical decision-making, providing expertise on best practices, architecture, and modern software development methodologies
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to define, design, and ship new features
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence
• Monitor and improve application performance, optimizing database queries, front-end rendering, and API interactions
• Ensure security best practices in web applications, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
• Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on Azure
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack software development
• Expertise in React, .NET, Next.js, Python, and Azure
• Strong experience in code reviews, software design patterns, and scalable application architecture
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Hands-on experience with databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL solutions
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) on Azure
• Knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native applications
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated testing best practices
• Certifications in Azure or relevant technologies