Lead Software Engineer
Description For Lead Software Engineer
Lowe's is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Kirkland, WA. This is a hybrid role that offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape enterprise cloud solutions at one of America's largest retail companies.
The position requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in cloud computing, particularly in Oracle Cloud infrastructure and security. You'll be responsible for leading the development of integrated business solutions while ensuring they meet architectural standards for flexibility, scalability, and maintainability.
Key aspects of the role include leading complex cloud architecture initiatives, implementing disaster recovery solutions, managing multi-region deployments, and optimizing cloud costs through FinOps strategies. You'll also be instrumental in developing security frameworks for cloud infrastructure and identity management.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices and automation at enterprise scale, combined with expertise in Linux security and cloud storage systems. You'll be expected to mentor other engineers, lead testing efforts, and drive improvements in engineering practices.
Lowe's offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase options, and generous paid time off. The company also provides parental leave benefits and supports continued education through tuition assistance programs.
This role presents an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while making a significant impact on systems that serve millions of customers. You'll be part of a company with a 100-year track record of success that continues to embrace innovation and technological advancement.
The position offers both technical leadership opportunities and the chance to mentor others, making it ideal for experienced engineers looking to expand their impact. Working at Lowe's technology center in Kirkland, you'll be part of a team that's driving digital transformation in retail while maintaining a strong focus on architectural excellence and security.
Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer
- Lead development of integrated business and enterprise application solutions
- Ensure specifications are flexible, scalable, and maintainable
- Meet architectural standards and guidelines
- Support Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Mentor and advise others in software development lifecycle phases
- Lead efforts to improve engineering, test, and operational excellence
- Solve complex cross-functional architecture/design and business problems
- Develop extensible solutions and work to simplify and optimize systems
- Resolve escalated issues and communicate architectural changes
Requirements For Lead Software Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7 years of experience in Cloud Computing
- 6 years of experience in Oracle Cloud IaaS and PaaS Security
- 5 years of experience in Multi-Region Cloud Based Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- 5 years of experience in Virtual Cloud Network Deployment and Data Center Connectivity
- 5 years of experience in FinOps Strategy and Implementation
- 5 years of experience in Cloud System Design and Architecture
- 5 years of experience in Cloud Storage Systems & Management
- 4 years of experience in Cloud Based Hardware Security Module Key Management
- 4 years of experience in Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Identity and Access Management
- 4 years of experience in System Virtualization Linux Security
- 4 years of experience in Enterprise scale DevOps Strategy and Automation
Benefits For Lead Software Engineer
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
- 401(k) Retirement account with company match up to 4.25%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with 15% discount
- Paid maternity leave (10 weeks) and parental leave (4 weeks)
- Education support programs and tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
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