Remote Lead Engineer – C#, Azure & React | $150K-$170K + Equity | Remote (Philadelphia Area) | High-Growth Event Planning SaaS Company

Description:

• The Lead Engineer will shape the future of the platform technically, strategically, and culturally.
• This role involves working directly with the founder and CTO, taking ownership of the backend and infrastructure, and helping to scale the product.
• Responsibilities include leading backend development using C# / .NET, designing and maintaining APIs, data models, and business logic.
• The engineer will contribute to and support the React front-end as needed.
• The role requires ownership of Azure-based deployments and DevOps processes, improving CI/CD and environment management.
• Collaboration with the founder and stakeholders is essential to translate business needs into scalable tech solutions.
• The engineer will architect and implement improvements across performance, scalability, and system reliability.
• Regular updates and technical decisions must be presented clearly and organized, with a weekly cadence expected.
• The engineer should confidently challenge technically unsound ideas and advocate for smarter solutions.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6–12+ years of experience as a senior-level engineer with deep expertise in C# / .NET and Azure.
• Comfort with front-end development in React is required.
• A strong grasp of DevOps best practices, ideally in Azure environments, is necessary.
• Microsoft Certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Candidates should be comfortable working directly with technical founders and navigating tough conversations.
• Clarity, consistency, and direct communication are valued traits for this position.
• The ideal candidate should be assertive, thick-skinned, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Benefits:

• The company offers 100% employee and 50% dependent coverage for vision, health, and dental.
• Maternity leave support is provided for growing families.
• A future 401K plan is coming soon.
• Quarterly meetups allow team members to connect and collaborate in person.
• There is a remote work budget and opportunities for leadership advancement.