Lead Software Engineer
Franklin FitchAbout the role
Lead Software Engineer | Hybrid in Chicago | 130K-170K
If you have Azure and C# expertise and are in Chicago apply now!
What’s in it for you
Work for an elite global law firm with over $3Billion in annual revenue, which has been in the US for over 150 years
Work alongside a team that prioritises technical excellence and depth over volume
Exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native and modern engineering practices
Clear scope for growth in a highly technical, architecture-focused role
Report directly to the Director of Applied AI who promotes a culture that embraces AI usage and integration
Main Responsibilities
Design and deliver scalable enterprise applications fully hosted in Azure
Own architecture decisions across infrastructure, application design, and integrations
Select and implement appropriate Azure services and PaaS solutions
Define and optimise CI/CD pipelines, security layers, and system performance
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure best practices in cloud architecture
Lead technical discussions and clearly communicate design rationale and trade-offs
Must-Have Experience
Azure architecture and platform services (PaaS)
Designed enterprise-level systems in Azure end-to-end
Strong background in C#
Preferred React experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data, or a related field
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Responsibilities
- Design and deliver scalable enterprise applications fully hosted in Azure
- Own architecture decisions across infrastructure, application design, and integrations
- Select and implement appropriate Azure services and PaaS solutions
- Define and optimise CI/CD pipelines, security layers, and system performance
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure best practices in cloud architecture
- Lead technical discussions and clearly communicate design rationale and trade-offs
Qualifications
- Azure architecture and platform services (PaaS)
- Designed enterprise-level systems in Azure end-to-end
- Strong background in C#
- Preferred React experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data, or a related field
Skills mentioned
About Franklin Fitch
Franklin Fitch is a specialist recruitment consultancy, offering our clients an extensive range of Talent Solutions. Focused on several core technology areas, the team at Franklin Fitch guarantees integrity and professional recruitment in the following markets: • Infrastructure & Cloud • Security • Data & AI • Software & Application Engineering • Go-To-Market (GTM) Technology Roles We represent candidates for permanent and contract positions at all levels of seniority, administration through to CTO. With expertise and vast experience in our chosen field, Franklin Fitch has quickly established itself as a trusted Technology partner within the UK, US and German markets. _________________________________________________________ Franklin Fitch ist eine Personalberatung, die ihren Kund:innen ein umfassendes Angebot and Talent Solutions bietet. Mit unserem Fokus auf Kerntechnologiebereiche garantiert unser Team professionelles Recruitment in den folgenden Bereichen: • Infrastructure & Cloud • Security • Data & AI • Software & Application Engineering • Go-To-Market (GTM) Technology Roles Wir vertreten Kandidaten sowohl für Festanstellungen als auch Freelancepositionen, von Junior- bis Seniorlevel und von der Administration bis hin zum Vorstand (C-level). Mit Fachkompetenz und langjähriger Erfahrung in IT und Technologie hat sich Franklin Fitch schnell als ein vertrauenswürdiges und führendes Dienstleistungsunternehmen innerhalb Deutschlands, des Vereinigten Königreichs und den USA etalbliert.