U.S. Venture

Lead Software Engineer

U.S. Venture$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience in both backend and frontend engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in at least one backend language and one frontend framework.
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and system design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable software solutions across multiple technology stacks.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner for complex features, services, or modules.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, ensuring high code quality and best practices adherence.
  • Partner with product, UX, and architecture teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Conduct design and code reviews while contributing to improving engineering standards and patterns.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams for operational excellence.
  • Actively contribute to hiring and onboarding efforts, with a focus on team growth.

Benefits

  • On-site work in Appleton, WI.
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of engineers.
  • Involvement in strategic technical decision-making beyond just implementation.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in team velocity and quality.
  • Championing accessibility, performance, and security standards across projects.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Engineer serves as a hands-on technical leader, driving the design and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives. This role balances advanced technical execution with team mentorship and coordination, ensuring engineering excellence and high-quality delivery across frontend and backend domains.

This role will be on-site in Appleton, WI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable software solutions across multiple technology stacks.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner for complex features, services, or modules.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across the team, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Partner with product, UX, and architecture to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Lead design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to improving engineering standards and patterns.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure operational excellence.


Additional Job Responsibilities:
  • Actively contribute to hiring and onboarding efforts.
  • Champion accessibility, performance, and security standards across the stack.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in team velocity and quality.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
  • 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
  • Proven hands-on experience in both backend and frontend engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in at least one backend language and one frontend framework.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and system design.


Preferred:
  • Experience influencing technical strategy beyond a single team.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems.

DIVISION:
Corporate

About U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture is a privately held company that distributes and markets energy, automotive and lubricant products. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. U.S. Venture operates in the wholesale trade industry and has a workforce of over 2000 employees. The company has a strong presence in the Midwest and is one of the largest distributors of petroleum products in the United States. U.S. Venture has a diverse portfolio of products and services that cater to the needs of various industries including automotive, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.
Learn more about U.S. Venture
Size
11,453 employees
Industry
Founded
1951
NASDAQ

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