84.51˚ · 8 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer (P2166)
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $201K/yr
5+ years exp84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Enterprise Data Platform Services team, where the role focuses on building and operating self-service capabilities and enhancing data quality and observability at scale.
ConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Drive product development: Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define, scope, and lead new feature development that meets evolving user needs and aligns with enterprise priorities
Deliver platform-scale services: Contribute to the implementation and operation of core data platform capabilities using technologies such as Python, FastAPI, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Databricks
Promote engineering excellence: Lead by example in writing well-tested, maintainable code. Champion unit and integration testing and contribute to automated validation pipelines
Mentor and grow others: Provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Shape how we work: Lead retrospectives and technical design discussions, identifying opportunities to improve delivery pipelines, team workflows, and system reliability
Drive estimation and execution: Partner with product managers to scope, estimate, and plan releases for mid- to large-scale initiatives, balancing technical constraints with business value
Innovate with peers: Collaborate across engineering teams to bring new perspectives to shared problems, drive reusability, and contribute to a modern, flexible data management platform
Elevate platform engineering: Evolve engineering best practices across the team and platform, contributing to a culture of craftsmanship, experimentation, and operational excellence
Anticipate future needs: Contribute to the evolution of our platform as we prepare for AI-readiness, including foundational support for intelligent observability and autonomous agents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of professional software development experience, including ownership of production systems
Proficiency in Python and experience building APIs using FastAPI or comparable frameworks
Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured data
Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
Deep familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Unittest)
Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, etc.)
Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and dependency management in production environments
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and object-oriented design principles (e.g., SOLID)
Preferred
Experience working in cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure (Function Apps, Service Bus, AKS, etc.)
Experience with Databricks and PySpark for data-intensive applications
Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and event-driven architecture
Exposure to platform engineering or self-service data tooling is a plus, especially in contexts preparing for AI-driven data applications or agentic automation frameworks
Benefits
Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health.
Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution.
Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan).
AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year.
Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.
Company
84.51˚
84.51° helps companies create sustainable growth by putting the customer at the center of everything.
1001-5000 employees
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