Lead Software Developer, Pinewood.AI

• This role is ideal for a strong technical leader who enjoys staying hands-on with code, developing people, solving complex technical problems, and helping shape the engineering practices of a growing organization
• Proven experience as a Lead Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar senior engineering role within a SaaS, enterprise software, or similarly complex technology environment
• Strong hands-on expertise in C#, .NET / .NET Core, and SQL / T-SQL
• Solid understanding of database design, performance optimization, and query tuning
• Experience delivering front-end functionality using HTML, JavaScript, and Razor
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps, or equivalent cloud and CI/CD technologies
• Proficiency with Visual Studio and/or VS Code
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, scalability, security, and modern software development practices
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing other engineers, with the ability to lead through both technical expertise and influence
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively across distributed teams and multiple time zones
• Ability to make sound technical decisions while balancing engineering quality, delivery timelines, and business priorities
• Experience in the automotive, enterprise SaaS, or other complex/high-availability software environments is highly desirable
• Responsible for contributing towards the organisation's information security strategy, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with relevant regulations, while managing risk and adhering to all established security measures
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a closely related field directly relevant to software products and system integrations, or the foreign equivalent
• At least 10 years of Software Engineering experience in a software or SaaS environment, including experience with APIs, system integrations and data exchange
• If you thrive in a technical leadership role where you can write code, influence architecture, mentor engineers, solve complex problems, and drive meaningful product impact, we'd love to hear from you

Desirable

• Pinewood.AI is looking for an experienced, hands-on Lead Developer to play a key role in growing our software development capabilities in the United States
• Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global engineering organization and take a leading technical role in the continued development of the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence Platform, our enterprise-scale SaaS platform used by automotive retailers and OEMs around the world
• As a senior member of the engineering organization, you will lead and support a team of developers and senior engineers, helping shape technical decisions, guide delivery, and establish high standards for engineering excellence
• Lead and provide day-to-day technical direction to a team of software developers and engineers
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams across the U.S. and internationally to deliver high-quality features and enhancements for the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence Platform
• Remain hands-on with coding, software design, and architecture, promoting engineering best practices across the full .NET stack
• Mentor and coach developers and senior engineers, helping them strengthen their technical capabilities and progress in their careers
• Ensure the team delivers scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions that meet enterprise SaaS standards
• Help shape engineering processes, development standards, CI/CD pipelines, and technical practices as the U.S. engineering organization grows
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technology and system design decisions
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across geographically distributed engineering and product teams
• Diagnose complex technical issues, conduct code reviews, and lead the resolution of challenging engineering problems
• Help build a positive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture
• Balance technical leadership with hands-on development, remaining close to the code and actively contributing to delivery
• This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role in the growth of Pinewood.AI's engineering capabilities in the United States
• You'll work with experienced engineering and product teams across the U.S. and internationally, contribute directly to a globally trusted SaaS platform, and have a meaningful influence on the technical direction, engineering standards, and culture of a growing organization