Software Lead Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Full Stack Technical Lead Engineer at Accela, Inc., your expertise in Java and Angular will be crucial in leading a new Scrum Team to develop secure and scalable SaaS solutions on Azure Cloud. You will take on a key technical leadership role within a cross-functional team, ensuring the design and delivery of high-quality products that leverage multi-cloud infrastructure. Your strong background in agile software development, combined with deep technical expertise, will be essential in creating robust, adaptable, and secure solutions that deliver significant value to our customers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a new Scrum team technically, focusing on developing new features, refactoring, and enhancing core applications.
• Define requirements, and lead analysis and grooming sessions for Scrum team deliverables.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, document code, and enforce software best practices.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to establish testing protocols for identifying and resolving defects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with peers across the organization (QA, Development, PM, UX, etc.).
• Contribute to the entire SDLC, from idea and design phases through to implementation, release, and deployment.
• Provide production support for services when necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, with at least 10 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience in team leadership or as a Principal Engineer is essential.
• Expert knowledge and application of secure software development principles and methodologies.
• At least 10 years of experience with a range of programming languages commonly used in software development (e.g., Java, C#, Angular, Typescript).
• Strong experience with Java Unit Testing Frameworks and Tools such as JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, etc.
• Experience working in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems.
• Familiarity with build systems and software integration systems.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of breaking down complex problems, processes, or projects into manageable components and evaluating them systematically.
• Independent, creative thinker with resourceful and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring other team members, demonstrating technical leadership and sound decision-making.
• Proficient in using software source control systems, preferably Git.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure Cloud.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex software concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications in programming languages (Java, C#).
• Certifications in Enterprise SaaS.

ABOUT ACCELA

For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone.

COMPENSATION AND WELL-BEING

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, training, and experience. In addition to an annual base salary, this role is eligible to earn commissions.

Accela’s U.S. team members will receive a generous benefits package consisting of options including medical, dental, and vision plans, family planning benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, health savings account with company contributions, flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits.

Accela is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and will respond to requests for job accommodations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.