Software Engineer Team Lead

What we offer Emergent Staffing presents a direct-hire Software Engineer Team Lead role that combines hands-on development with leadership. This remote opportunity is based in Houston, TX, offers a 9/80 schedule, and carries a salary between $120,000 and $140,000 per year. You will help build and guide a newly formed compliance-focused development team, splitting time roughly 50 percent on coding and 50 percent on mentorship and people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to a growing software engineering team.
• Partner with engineering and product leaders to shape and scale a new compliance-focused development group.
• Design and implement backend systems and cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Define and improve development processes, engineering standards, and team best practices.
• Review architecture decisions and steer technical direction across multiple projects.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools where appropriate.
• Contribute directly to software development while balancing leadership duties.

Requirements

• Proven experience building software with C# and SQL.
• Experience creating and maintaining cloud-based applications and services.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture and scalable system design.
• Interest in people leadership, mentoring, and team development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Technologies

• C#, SQL
• React
• AI technologies

Our vetting process

• Application (5 minutes)
• Online Assessment (30 minutes)
• Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
• Client Video Interview (60 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Video Interview (60-90 minutes)
• Job Offer

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Exposure to AI technologies and practical applications.
• Experience in compliance-driven or regulated environments.
• Previous team lead, technical lead, or mentorship experience.

Work location and candidate eligibility

This is a remote role. Candidates must reside in one of the following states:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Wisconsin