Lead Software Architect / Lead Software Engineer - PHP, Python, JavaScriptCovenant Recruiter, LLC

Covenant Recruiter is partnering with an established, Christian-owned software development and technology consulting company to identify an experienced Lead Software Architect / Engineering Lead.

Our client develops and maintains custom, enterprise-grade web applications for organizations across multiple industries. Their work includes building new applications, modernizing existing systems, integrating technologies, and helping businesses solve complex operational challenges through software.

As a Christian-owned organization, the company's faith plays an important role in shaping its culture and approach to business. They place a strong emphasis on integrity, humility, personal accountability, collaboration, and treating people with dignity and respect. They believe in doing excellent work, continually improving, and using their talents to serve others well.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on engineering leader who enjoys solving difficult problems, mentoring developers, and taking ownership of software delivery.

The ideal candidate combines deep application development experience with sound architectural judgment, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the business considerations involved in delivering software for clients.

This is not a purely managerial or advisory position. You'll remain actively involved in designing and developing applications while helping guide the technical direction and performance of the broader development team.

Approximately 50–60% of the position will involve client-billable technical work, including architecture, complex development, and technical escalations. The remaining time will focus on team leadership, project delivery, and improving engineering standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience

• Location: Fully Remote

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Healthcare: $300 monthly healthcare stipend

• Retirement: Employer 401(k) contribution of 3%, regardless of employee contributions

• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO

• Collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for meaningful technical and leadership impact

• Lead the architecture, design, and hands-on development of secure, scalable, enterprise-level web applications.

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, code reviews, and performance feedback to the development team.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards, development frameworks, testing practices, and architectural documentation.

• Oversee technical delivery across multiple client projects, ensuring quality, timelines, scope, and budgets are maintained.

• Participate in client discovery, requirements gathering, solution design, project scoping, and estimation.

• Work with company leadership to improve project profitability, delivery efficiency, and resource utilization.

• Identify and resolve technical challenges involving application performance, security, integrations, and infrastructure.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and software quality.

• Manage technical debt, application reliability, backup and disaster recovery planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Communicate technical recommendations, project progress, and potential risks to clients and internal stakeholders.

Interested in Learning More?

Covenant Recruiter is managing this search on behalf of our client.

If you're an experienced software architect or technical lead who enjoys building applications, mentoring developers, and taking ownership of technical outcomes, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your background.

Apply with your resume and a brief overview of your relevant architecture, development, and leadership experience. Additional information about the company and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates during the screening process.

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in an architecture or technical leadership role.

• Strong hands-on experience with PHP, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React and/or Node.js.

• Experience designing scalable web applications, APIs, microservices, and database architectures.

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and evaluate software developers while maintaining hands-on technical involvement.

• Experience scoping, estimating, and delivering software projects on time and within budget.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients and business stakeholders.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, including responsible code review, testing, and security practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's preferred.

Preferred: Experience in a software consultancy or custom development environment, project profitability management, and additional languages such as Java, Go, or C#.