Lead Engineer - Full Stack (Remote)

Progressive Leasing

$125K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Utah, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in full-stack development.
  • Experience with AI-first engineering tools such as Claude and Co-Pilot.
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design for UI and APIs.
  • Proven ability to manage BFF/API layers effectively.
  • Extensive experience in cross-browser/mobile responsive development.
  • Experience in architecting high-transaction, high-throughput systems.
  • Demonstrated capability in leading distributed teams and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and delivery of Angular applications and related APIs.
  • Define coding standards and drive adoption of AI-first engineering practices.
  • Lead technical roadmap decisions aligned with product goals.
  • Conduct code reviews and root cause analysis for production issues.
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of web features and manage development risks.
  • Enhance CI/CD processes and best practices for observability across applications.
  • Mentor a geographically distributed team and strengthen engineering culture.

Benefits

  • Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Company-matched 401k
  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase program.
  • Diversity alliance resource groups and charitable gift matching.
  • Job-required equipment and services provided.
Full Job Description
We are currently hiring a Lead Engineer - Full-Stack (Remote) to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved! This is a remote-eligible role that can be performed from anywhere in the continental US or from our corporate headquarters in Draper, Utah. As a Lead Engineer, you will own the architecture and delivery of full-stack solutions, guide a distributed engineering team, and drive technical strategy that aligns with product goals across web and API layers.

This role is a work from home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or in our corporate office in Draper, Utah.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

Technical Leadership

  • Own the architecture, quality, and delivery of the Angular application and related APIs/services


  • Define and enforce coding standards, patterns, and best practices across mobile and full-stack development; drive the adoption of an A.I. first engineering mindset


  • Drive technical roadmap decisions and align them with product goals, timelines, and the broader engineering organization


  • Provide technical expertise in architecture, design, testing, and implementation - spanning web UI through backend API contracts and LLM integration patterns


  • Lead in-depth code reviews and conduct root cause analysis of critical production issues


  • Actively engage in and may influence the direction of industry groups or open-source communities


Delivery & Execution

  • Own end-to-end delivery of web features from technical scoping through release and production monitoring


  • Break down complex requirements into actionable engineering tasks, milestones, and clear ownership across a distributed team


  • Identify and proactively mitigate technical risk throughout the development lifecycle


  • Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and release management processes for both platforms


  • Create and maintain best practices for observability and logging for all layers of the application


  • Develop and deploy solutions with performance, security, and accessibility in mind from the start


Team & Collaboration

  • Lead and mentor a geographically distributed team across two hubs (Americas and India), fostering strong engineering culture and clear accountability across time zones


  • Work collaboratively with technical and business team members (Product, Design, QA, Backend) to develop and maintain business solutions following Agile principles


  • Initiate and lead efforts toward organizational goals; be influential in building a dynamic, productive engineering organization and continuously improving practices


  • Participate in hiring - reviewing resumes, conducting technical interviews, and evaluating candidates; proven experience building and mentoring world-class engineering teams


  • Set clear expectations for a mix of full-time employees and contractors, raising the technical bar across all contributors


  • Ensure software quality engineering by keeping engineers current on best practices, automated testing, alerting, and proactive production support


YOU'LL BRING:

Required

  • A minimum of 10 years of software development experience, with at least 5 years focused on full-stack development


  • Experience with A.I. first engineering and usage of Claude, Co-Pilot, and other tools


  • Strong understanding of Object Oriented Design principles, and how to properly architect both a UI and an API


  • Proven full-stack capability - comfortable owning or collaborating on BFF / API layers


  • Extensive experience with cross-browser and cross-platform development including mobile and responsive UI


  • Experience developing and architecting high-transaction, high-throughput systems


  • Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams across time zones with strong personal accountability


  • Excellent problem-solving skills; meticulous, methodical, and able to translate complex business requirements into simple software solutions


  • Experience with CI/CD, Agile methodologies, and open-source technologies


Preferred

  • Experience with LLM / AI-native development patterns and integrating AI-powered features into consumer products


  • Experience leading teams of 5+ engineers across multiple geographies


  • Familiarity with Service Oriented Architecture and microservices


  • Background in mobile accessibility (WCAG, platform accessibility APIs)


  • Background in fintech, consumer lending, or similarly regulated industries


  • AI-enabled tools are already part of how work gets done across our organization, and their use will continue to expand over time. We value people who are curious, adaptable, and open to learning as roles and workflows evolve


WE OFFER:

  • Competitive Compensation


  • Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave


  • Company Matched 401k


  • Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time


  • Diversity Alliance Resource Groups


  • Employee Stock Purchase Program


  • Tuition Reimbursement


  • Charitable Gift Matching


  • Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided

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