Lead Software Engineer

TDS Telecommunications LLC

. Lead teams of 5 or more people responsible for application design, development, testing, and defect resolution .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $81,000 - $131,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development methodologies, AI-assisted software engineering, and project management practices while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications. Possesses strong leadership skills to mentor team members and resolve complex problems across multiple systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software Development MethodologiesAI-Assisted Software EngineeringC# / .NET ProgrammingRelational Databases (Oracle or SQL Server)Team Leadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSoftware TestingProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisQuality ManagementProblem-Solving TechniquesData ModelingEvent-Driven IntegrationContinuous Improvement PracticesDefect Resolution

Soft Skills

MentoringEffective WritingPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI Coding ToolsSoftware Development ToolsProject Management ToolsTesting ToolsBusiness Process Modeling Tools

Industry Keywords

Application DesignSystem-Level Application SoftwareCross-Functional TeamsQuality Improvement InitiativesVendor Product Offerings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KafkaOracleSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams of 5 or more people responsible for application design, development, testing, and defect resolution
Lead preparation and review of system-level application software designs spanning multiple systems and company-wide business processes
Lead cross-functional teams in preparing work estimates and project schedules for technical project work
Mentor team members in developing work plans
Lead work teams in resolving complex, unique problems across multiple systems and team boundaries
Maintain authoritative knowledge of systems within the team’s responsibility
Advise business process owners on the use and modification of system software
Maintain expert-level knowledge of software development best practices, tools, and methodologies
Lead quality and continuous improvement initiatives across business units
Maintain expert knowledge of technologies and practices in the company’s chosen markets
Monitor trends in technologies and vendor product offerings
Lead the team’s use of AI coding tools, including setting code review standards, defining appropriate use, and sharing reusable prompts and automation
Participate in technical interviews of job candidates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience
5+ years experience in software development or testing
Knowledge of AI-assisted software engineering
Knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and tools
Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, and tools
Knowledge of one or more programming languages used by the team
Knowledge of software testing practices and tools
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and tools
Ability to travel as needed for company business and professional development
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for system implementations and resolving system problems
Knowledge of business analysis practices and business process modeling
Knowledge of quality management and quality improvement practices
Knowledge of team leadership skills, practices, and behaviors
Knowledge of techniques, tools, and applicable laws to conduct effective and legal interviews
Knowledge of techniques for writing and presenting business proposals to management
Knowledge of effective writing and public speaking skills; ability to convey complex information to general audiences
Knowledge of C# / .NET or a comparable primary stack
Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle or SQL Server), including data modeling and query performance
Knowledge of event-driven or streaming integration (e.g. Kafka), including ordering, duplicate delivery, and replay

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan
Education assistance
Paid vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for associates working between 20-39 hours)
Paid sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage for associates working 30 or more hours per week
Comprehensive well-being program
Remote work arrangement
Additional compensation may include bonuses or equity awards