A leading innovator in smart technology solutions is seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer to join its dynamic team. This organization is a global player in the IoT industry, with operations spanning multiple continents and a focus on delivering cutting-edge connected products. The role is based in a U.S. facility, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced technology solutions.As a key member of the Software Engineering team, the Lead Software Engineer will drive the design and development of backend microservices and mobile applications for IoT-enabled products. This role emphasizes building scalable cloud infrastructure and intuitive mobile experiences for smart controls and connected devices.The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, Firmware Engineering, Mobile and UI Development, Software Quality, and Technical Support—to deliver innovative, robust, and maintainable solutions.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze product requirements and translate them into scalable software designs and engineering specifications.Lead the design and development of robust backend services using modern frameworks and technologies.Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure.Evaluate and apply performance vs. cost trade-offs in design decisions.Collaborate with QA and automation engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables.Lead the development of a mobile application built with modern cross-platform frameworks.Work closely with the DevOps team to align implementations with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to small development teams.Contribute to the continuous improvement of team practices, architecture, and code quality.Participate in system and software design reviews.Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering.Qualifications6+ years of experience in full-stack development with expertise in NET, SQL, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js.Proven experience designing and implementing microservice architectures in cloud environments.Strong expertise in AWSExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs with proficiency in JSON and XML.Proficiency in designing containerized applications using Docker and orchestrating deployment in cloud platforms.Advocate of Agile/Scrum, TDD, and CI/CD methodologies.Solid understanding of software design principles (extensibility, reusability, maintainability).Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.Proven ability to lead and mentor small development teams.Desired QualificationsCloud certification and 3+ years of hands-on experience with a major cloud provider.Broad technical knowledge across multiple languages and platforms.Experience with Linux, Windows, and networking concepts.Familiarity with additional languages like Go, Python, or Rust.Education and CertificationsRequired: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related disciplines.