Lead Software Engineer

Varsity Brands

Lead Software Engineer at Varsity Brands responsible for complex platform architecture and development. Drive technical leadership and modernization initiatives for scalable digital solutions.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading architecture and design for complex applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles. Proven ability to mentor engineers, drive modernization initiatives, and promote engineering best practices across teams.

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Architecture DesignCloud-Native SolutionsAPI DevelopmentTechnical MentorshipCI/CD Practices

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDistributed SystemsScalable ApplicationsEvent-Driven ArchitectureTechnical DesignAutomated TestingPerformance OptimizationSecurity StandardsReliability EngineeringTechnical Debt Reduction

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCoachingCommunicationInfluencing

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureEngineering Best PracticesModernization InitiativesTechnical StandardsStakeholder Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture and design efforts for complex applications, services, and platform capabilities
Drive technical decision-making across multiple teams and technology domains
Establish scalable, maintainable, and secure architecture patterns
Promote consistency in engineering approaches, frameworks, and development standards
Review and influence major technical designs and implementation strategies
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and platform strategy
Lead development of reusable platform services and shared engineering capabilities
Drive modernization initiatives supporting cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architectures
Identify opportunities to simplify systems, eliminate duplication, and improve maintainability
Guide technical debt reduction efforts and platform optimization initiatives
Promote engineering practices that improve reliability, scalability, and operational performance
Establish and promote engineering best practices across development teams
Drive adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and DevOps practices
Improve software quality through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching
Champion performance, security, resiliency, and operational excellence standards
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and delivery methods
Mentor Software Engineers I, II, and III while helping prepare future Lead Engineers
Provide technical coaching and career guidance to engineers across the organization
Share knowledge through architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical forums
Help establish a culture of learning, collaboration, and engineering excellence
Partner with Product Management, Design, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Evaluate tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, security, cost, and maintainability
Influence technology roadmaps and engineering priorities
Drive alignment among stakeholders with varying technical and business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
8–12+ years of progressive software engineering experience
Demonstrated experience leading architecture and technical design across multiple systems or teams
Experience building scalable applications, APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing engineering standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!