NEOGOV

Lead Software Engineer

NEOGOV$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ontario, CA
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in web app development with C#, .NET, SQL, and cloud tech.
  • Expertise with coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex.
  • Proficiency in Angular, HTML5, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with AWS, Terraform, and PostgreSQL is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Drive high-level design and architectural decisions using AI tools.
  • Lead design reviews and code processes for the development team.
  • Minimize manual coding to 5% by leveraging AI for software creation.
  • Write clean code with unit and integration tests.
  • Collaborate across product, dev, support, and design teams for planning.
  • Align with engineering partners and stakeholders on organizational goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401K/RRSP matching offered.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Autonomy in career growth supported by leadership.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
Full Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 00907
Department: Development
Division: Power
Opening Date: 05/28/2026

This posting is for an existing vacancy.
As an AI-First Lead Software Engineer, you will act as an orchestrator rather than a manual coder. You will leverage advanced AI tools like Claude Code as your primary interface to generate, test, and review code, shifting your focus from syntax to architecture, logic, and intent. You will be leading the dev team of l one of our most important SaaS products of our Power division. You can learn more about NEOGOV's Power products here: https://www.powerdms.com/.

What You Will do

  • Dedicate the majority of your time to driving high-level design, making critical architectural decisions, and troubleshooting complex systems, while guiding AI tools to handle the bulk of the implementation.
  • Be a role model for design reviews, code, shift-left process and test cases
  • Utilize AI tools like Claude Code, and agents as your primary mechanism for software creation, significantly minimizing manual coding to 5%.
  • Write clean code with Unit and Integration tests; playwright is nice to have.
  • Collaborate with product, dev, support, & design teams in the planning & execution of the work
  • Work closely with engineering partners and stakeholders to drive organizational alignment

Who You Are

  • Strong problem solver with excellent communication skills
  • AI driven approach to SDLC, think of ways to solve problems / automate using AI tools.
  • Empathetic and have a growth mindset with a desire to learn and embrace challenges
  • Innovative and passionate about your work
  • Leader and mentor with interest to help others on the team

What You Have

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of professional experience in developing Web Applications using C#, .NET, SQL, and Cloud technologies.
  • Strong expertise using the coding tools - Claude Code, Cursor or Codex.
  • Proficiency in Angular, HTML5, and JavaScript.
  • Experience in AWS, Terraform and PostgreSQL are highly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical work experience.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with AWS, Angular, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agentic AI workflows.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with DevOps tools; Jenkins or Github Actions + Terraform is preferred.

What NEOGOV Offers

  • Competitive Wages
  • Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • Generous PTO to support work-life balance
  • 401K/RRSP Matching
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
  • Remote working opportunities
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment

#LI_REMOTE
01

If you are in Canada, are you legally able to work in Canada for any employer without limitations?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you're in the US, will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?)
  • No
  • Yes
  • Not in the US

03

How many years of experience do you have with Angular?
  • No Experience
  • 1-4 years
  • 5-9 years
  • 10+ years

04

How many years of experience in .NET/C#/SQL Development do you have?
  • No experience
  • 1-4 years
  • 5-9 years
  • 10+ years

05

Which AI coding tools are you highly proficient in using for daily code generation, testing, and review?
06

Do you have experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or designing Agentic AI workflows?
Required Question

About NEOGOV

NEOGOV is a software company that provides cloud-based human resources software for the public sector. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California. NEOGOV's software is used by more than 6,000 organizations, including state and local governments, to manage their HR processes. The company's software includes modules for recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and more. NEOGOV has received numerous awards for its software, including the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Learn more about NEOGOV
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million

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