Lead Software Engineer

Requirements We require 7+ years of experience building and delivering software applications in a production setting. We need the ability to contribute meaningfully to system design and architectural conversations. We are looking for experience mentoring engineers or offering technical direction within a team.

We value strong problem‑solving skills and clear communication. We prefer experience in full‑stack or backend development, with Java and SQL as the leading choices. We prefer familiarity with technologies such as Oracle Database, CockroachDB, Spring Boot, JBoss, JavaScript, containers, Linux, Rancher, Ansible, and Bamboo.

We prefer experience working in Agile product development environments. We consider candidates located in Utah, Tennessee, Texas, or Florida for remote work. We are based in Memphis, Tennessee, and the role is aligned to our Cordova, TN location.

Responsibilities We lead the technical direction of a product engineering team, shaping architecture and key engineering decisions. We own the full technical lifecycle of software delivery, from design and development through deployment and ongoing support. We write and review code, conduct system design reviews, and uphold strong engineering standards across the team.

We mentor engineers and help the team work through complex technical problems. We partner with product managers to plan, prioritize, and deliver product initiatives. We monitor production system performance and availability and resolve issues when they arise.

We contribute to architectural enhancements and automation that improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency. We participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle within an Agile environment. Company We are TransConnect, a growing business built by leading fuel card industry experts with an average of more than 20 years of experience each.

We combine the fast‑moving energy of a startup with the stability and backing of a well‑established parent company. Our team is based about 20 minutes east of downtown Memphis in Cordova, Tennessee, and we support remote work for candidates in select states. We offer competitive compensation with profit sharing and regular salary reviews, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, generous PTO with paid holidays, an EAP at no cost to employees and eligible family members, a 401(k) with matched contributions, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, leadership development, gym reimbursement, wellness programs, and a collaborative culture with monthly luncheons, recognition, and team celebrations. #J-18808-Ljbffr