Lead Software Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to drive technical strategy while remaining deeply hands-on with development. This role combines system design, team leadership, and active coding. You’ll be responsible for shaping application architecture, guiding engineering efforts, and delivering reliable, scalable software alongside a team of developers.

This is a hands-on technical lead position for someone who has built production systems, led engineering initiatives, and supported other developers through mentorship and technical direction.

Direct / Permanent Hire

Hybrid in Madison, WI

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain application architecture with a focus on performance, security, and scalability
• Partner with product and business stakeholders to convert requirements into technical designs and implementation plans
• Lead development efforts across multiple contributors, ensuring alignment on standards and delivery timelines
• Review code, enforce best practices, and maintain consistent quality across projects
• Contribute directly to development by writing clean, maintainable, production-ready code
• Guide technical decision-making, including evaluating tools, frameworks, and architectural approaches
• Manage documentation related to systems, workflows, and engineering standards
• Support onboarding and professional growth of team members through mentoring and feedback
• Promote a collaborative engineering culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Technical Experience

Leadership Experience