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By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, we have collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties to date on behalf of more than 800,000 music creators. As the sole organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange seamlessly collects and distributes digital performance royalties from platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and thousands more, as well as all available international performance royalties through a strong global partnership network. \nTitle: Lead Software Engineer/Engineering Manager (Portals Team)\nDepartment: Technology\nJob Location: Washington, DC or anywhere (Continental US) (If local, on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays)\nReports To: Director, Engineering\nSupervisory Role: No\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nPosition Summary:\nThe Lead Software Engineer for our Portals team will be a key contributor to full lifecycle software development while coaching, leading, and mentoring their small technical team. This role oversees the technical details and day-to-day execution of all new features and operational activities within the development team in collaboration with the technical product owner. The Lead Engineer is a critical element in our agile delivery process for new features and capabilities to support our growing music royalty processing platform.\nEssential Functions:\nProvide hands-on technical leadership to a small team of software engineers\nCollaborate across teams to estimate, design, develop, support, test, and deliver data driven solutions\nFacilitate architecture discussions and decision-making both within and across teams\nInterface with key project stakeholders, mentor team members, and promote and improve software engineering practices\nDemonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dedication to engineering team and company success\nEstablish and promote use of technologies and processes that lower risk and increase efficiency\nSupport and improve software development standards and best practices, including generative coding, peer reviews, and source control\nSupport and improve existing software applications and design, or collaborate on designing, new software applications or features\nTake responsibility for full Agile SDLC, especially from refinement to release\nLead, coach, and develop team members by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, supporting growth, and fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs):\nProficiency at designing and developing software using many of the following: Python, Django, SQL (Postgres), AWS (S3, ECS, OpenSearch, RDS, Cloudfront, etc.), JavaScript, Typescript, JPax, Git, Kiro\nExperience with Terraform or other infrastructure as code technologies\nExperience with Vue3 or other UI frameworks\nExperience with migrating legacy application to modern technologies\nExperience building enterprise software with complex business rules and data models\nExperience designing and developing microservices or other distributed systems\nExperience with scaling to work with large data sets\nAbility to influence and communicate effectively with team members, peers, and business partners\nProficiency in Agile software development methodology, processes, and practices\nRequired Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience\n7 or more years of experience in software engineering\nAt least 2 years of experience leading a software engineering team\nADA Specifications:\nThis position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) all of the time\nThis position requires the ability to spend all of the time viewing computer monitors\nTravel Requirements:\nIf hired remote, this person is expected to travel to the Washington DC corporate office as needed (3-4 times per year).\nPAY RANGE: $171,000.00 - $209,000.00 \nNote:\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.\nTaking Care Of The Band:\nAt SoundExchange we empower creators and help shape the future of music. One way we do this is by respecting different voices, varied perspectives, and distinct backgrounds of all our team members. We are intentional in creating a culture where we recognize that all employees have the opportunities and support needed to thrive. We strive to create teams that reflect the music community we serve - every individual’s unique attributes and abilities are valued, and are part of how we innovate, create, and deliver experiences to the creators we champion.\nSoundExchange has an employee-led committee that focuses on amplifying different voices and backgrounds and undertakes activities to promote inclusion and access. It helps to cultivate SoundExchange culture and policies, advocates for equality within the music industry, and participates in community building activities in the Washington, DC area where SoundExchange is located.\nAll with the goal of promoting more belonging and access in the workplace, music industry, and local community.\nAccommodations:\nSoundExchange is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the SoundExchange Careers website as a result of your disability. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. 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