Lead Software Engineer — Consumer Experience Team
(Hybrid, Atlanta Area — 2 Days/Week in Office)CINC is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to help build a custom content experience in the next generation of our consumer-facing real estate websites. This is a greenfield initiative on our Consumer Experience Team, and we're looking for a hands-on technical leader who can guide architecture discussions, mentor a small group of developers, and drive modern web development using Node.js, TypeScript, and React.This is a player/coach role: you'll actively contribute code while also supporting the growth of three engineers (including yourself), conducting light one-on-ones, and providing feedback into our review process.
This position does not include formal personnel management or salary decisions.What You Will Do
- Lead the development of custom content experience in greenfield consumer real estate websites using Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern tooling.
- Guide architectural decision-making, establish technical patterns, and collaborate on long-term platform direction.
- Mentor and support developers: review code, provide coaching, run regular one-on-ones, and help teammates grow.
- Partner with product managers, designers, and domain experts to deliver impactful user-facing features.
- Participate directly in implementation work, including complex UI components, backend services, APIs, and integration logic.
- Cultivate a collaborative environment across engineering teams through sharing best practices, improving systems, and leveling up the team.
- Explore and leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code as part of our evolving workflow.
Skills You Should Have
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for backend and full-stack development.
- Hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks, especially React (Next.js experience is a plus).
- Solid understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
- Prior experience mentoring engineers, shaping architecture, or providing technical leadership.
- Experience using a headless CMS and contributing to customizable content.
What Will Put You Over the Top
- Experience building a highly configurable and performant multi-tenant website platform.
- Experience building modern consumer-facing websites, preferably at scale.
- Background with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Familiarity with .NET and cross-stack environments.
- Familiarity with Kafka and event driven architecture.
- A passion for experimentation and proof of concept-ing.
What We Offer
- Great product with a strong customer base
- Team environment
- Opportunities for advancement and development
- Continuation Education Benefits
- Comprehensive and rich benefit plans, matching 401K
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, OPT extensions) at this time.
