Lead Software Engineer (Backfill)

Post Date

Aug 27, 2025

Location

Bethesda,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20817
US
Oct 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

FTL-e0a8a6da-9d12-4490-aa13-14edd2f9905b

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, backend engineers, test automation engineers, UX designers, and Scrum Masters to continuously enhance customer experience.
• Develop and maintain modular frontend web and mobile applications, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and testability.
• Lead the development and updating of shared component libraries to enable rapid iteration and consistent development practices.
• Mentor and coach senior, mid-level and junior developers, fostering a sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Cultivate a positive team atmosphere that encourages open communication, creative problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
• Translate functional requirements into responsive components and pages with a mobile-first mentality, championing accessibility best practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of applications.
• Lead code reviews and automated testing efforts, ensuring code quality and meeting coverage targets.
• Lead the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environments.
• Identify and negotiate technical debt with product owners for inclusion in sprints, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with the entire digital and engineering organizations, including Directors and members of the Product team.
Pay Rate: 64/HR

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of production software development using JavaScript ES6, HTML5, and CSS3.
• 4+ years of experience with React or React Native, particularly with functional components and hooks.
• 3+ years of experience with statically typed languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Redux, TypeScript, and NoSQL databases.
• Commitment to high-quality coding practices, including comprehensive documentation, active participation in code reviews, and adherence to best practices in software development.
• Passion for staying current with the latest software tools and methodologies.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Golang Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.