Job Description:

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Lead Software Engineer is to drive the development of innovative applications using the latest technologies. The Lead Software Engineer will take on a leadership position, guiding a team of engineers to understand user needs, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software that meets market demands. The Lead Software Engineer thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong technical background.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable full-stack features using Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Translate designs and wireframes into clean, efficient, and reusable React components using JavaScript/Typescript, HTML & CSS.

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Provide technical guidance and architectural direction to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, product, QA) to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure timely delivery of software.

• Foster a collaborative environment where team members can share ideas and work together effectively.

• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code; actively participate in and facilitate code reviews to maintain high coding standards.

• Implement and advocate for best practices in testing, code quality, and documentation.

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance and helping them navigate technical challenges.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to foster individual growth and performance improvement within the team.

• Take ownership of technical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

• Define project timelines and milestones, and effectively communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Perform job duties in a safe manner.

• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.

• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.

• 2+ years of experience with MongoDB/Redis and messaging systems like Kafka or MQ.

• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript feature, development methodologies, and best practices.

• Proficiency in React, AngularJS, Vue.js, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Bash.

• Experience working closely with UI/UX designers to ensure collaborative refinement and implementation of designs to meet specifications, including cross-browser compatibility.

• Demonstrated experience with Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON.

• In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including database design and data modeling with SQL and MongoDB/Redis.

• Strong analytical skills for researching technical issues and providing clear, actionable resolutions.

• Experienced in Agile and Scrum development processes, with a strong understanding of iterative development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.

• Working knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.

• Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.