Lead Engineer
Durham, North Carolina
Job Id:
162891
Job Category:
Job Location:
Durham, North Carolina
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Business Unit:
Piper Companies
Division:
Piper Enterprise Solutions
Position Owner:
Madalyn Barry
Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Engineer to join a rapidly growing organization within the insurance and financial services technology industry for a hybrid permanent position based out of Durham, NC. The Lead Engineer will guide development efforts, drive technical execution, and support multiple internal platforms leveraged across IT and business operations.
Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer include:
· Architect and deliver end‑to‑end technical solutions across internal applications and cloud environments.
· Lead and mentor a blended team of onshore and offshore developers through design, development, and deployment phases.
· Oversee integration efforts and customization work for various enterprise SaaS platforms.
· Collaborate closely with cross‑department partners to translate business needs into actionable technical plans.
· Address production issues, conduct root‑cause reviews, and help ensure system stability and performance.
Qualifications for the Lead Software Engineer include:
· Bachelor’s degree in a technical or science‑related field.
· 5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong hands‑on skills in React, Node.js, and AWS.
· Background supporting internal corporate systems and working across IT and business groups.
· Prior experience guiding or mentoring development teams.
· Experience with integrations, API development, and cloud‑based applications.
Compensation for the Lead Software Engineer:
Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000/year (USD) + 10% bonus + 7.5% LTI
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K
This job opens for applications on 3/6/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: full‑stack development, AWS, Node.js, React, CRM integration, SaaS customization, cloud applications, SDLC, CI/CD, leadership, API development, insurance technology, application support, technical lead, system integrations, JavaScript, DynamoDB, cross‑functional collaboration.
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