Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong expertise in modern application architecture, APIs, databases, and cloud technologies
Proven ability to provide technical leadership and influence decisions
Strong business acumen to translate business needs into technology solutions
Experience leading complex technical initiatives in software engineering
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional teams to clarify business outcomes
Translate business needs into practical technical approaches
Provide Level of Effort estimates and document risks
Design technical solutions for the Scrum team and guide implementation
Lead technical discussions and align with Solution Architecture as needed
Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Collaborate with DevOps for successful product releases
Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage emerging technologies
Help the Scrum team deliver value while aligning with broader objectives
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage starting on day one
Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
401(k) plan with 6% company match
20 days of PTO plus floating holidays and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Access to wellness programs including mental health services
Student loan matching program
Employee discount program
Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Full Job Description
Role Details
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Reports To: Software Engineering Manager / Software Development Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Requisition Begin Date: 11/01/2026
Role Overview
In this role, you'll partner with product, business, and engineering teams to transform complex challenges into scalable, impactful solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle. You'll help shape technical direction, evaluate solution options and tradeoffs, and guide teams toward secure, reliable, and maintainable outcomes that deliver meaningful business value. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic problem-solver who enjoys understanding the "why" behind the work and influencing how technology can drive business success.
ProAg follows a 4:1 hybrid schedule. Monday - Thursday is in office, with Friday being remote.
In this Exciting Opportunity, You Will:
Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to understand the problem behind a request and clarify the desired business outcome.
Translate business needs into practical technical approaches, identifying options, tradeoffs, risks, assumptions, and dependencies.
Provide Level of Effort estimates (sizings), document risks and assumptions, and create prototypes or proof-of-concepts when needed to reduce uncertainty.
Design your Scrum team's technical solutions and guide implementation toward solutions that are effective, supportable, secure, and aligned with ProAg's technology direction.
Lead technical discussions and decisions within the team, knowing when broader alignment with Solution Architecture or other engineering teams as needed.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and build alignment around recommended approaches.
Work with DevOps to release and operate the team's products successfully across environments.
Use engineering standards, development practices, monitoring, and operational data to improve quality, reliability, and maintainability.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate unnecessary complexity, and use technology - including AI and other emerging capabilities - to increase effectiveness and productivity.
Help the Scrum team deliver value predictably while keeping sight of the broader product and business objectives.
What You Bring
A bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience
Strong expertise in modern application architecture, APIs, databases, cloud technologies, and software engineering best practices
Ability to provide technical leadership, influence decisions, and guide teams toward effective solutions
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business processes and translate needs into technology solutions
Proven experience in software engineering and solutions development, with a track record of leading complex technical initiatives
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including explaining technical concepts and tradeoffs to diverse audiences
What We Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package
Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment
Basic life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with 6% company match
20 days of PTO, three floating holidays, approximately 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
Paid parental leave
Access to our award-winning wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription
Student loan matching program
Employee discount program
An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do
