Software Engineering Lead

Description:

HCLSoftware, a rapidly growing division of HCL Technologies with a $1B software business, is hiring an experienced Change and Configuration Software Engineer and People Manager to join its global, multidisciplinary development team. This is a remote position open exclusively to U.S. citizens located in EST or CST time zones.

This dual-role opportunity combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will oversee a distributed software engineering team responsible for building and enhancing configuration and change management tools, with an emphasis on modern programming languages and frameworks such as C, C++, and Java.

HCLSoftware develops and maintains over 20 product families across various domains including AI & Ops, Business Applications, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, and Total Experience. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, technically adept leader capable of driving innovation, mentoring engineers, and aligning technical execution with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in the development and delivery of innovative change and configuration management solutions

• Translate business needs into technical requirements and strategies

• Drive timely delivery of software components that meet or exceed customer expectations

• Ensure high team performance through goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, and professional development

• Contribute to roadmap planning and provide strategic technical input

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with global development teams

• Manage staffing needs including recruitment, team formation, and training

• Ensure adherence to best practices in Agile methodologies and software quality standards

• Maintain a customer-first mindset and assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Experience:

  • 8–15 years in software product engineering with modern languages (C, C++, Java)

  • 2–3 years of recent experience in people management in software development

• Certifications: Not required, but Agile or DevOps certifications are a plus

• Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen (No visa or Green Card holders accepted)

• Travel: Occasional travel required (up to 5%)

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on programming background in C, C++, or Java

• Deep experience with configuration and change management tools

• Familiarity with DevOps, Cloud computing, and Unix/Linux environments

• Understanding of Agile methodologies and distributed team collaboration

• High emotional intelligence and team leadership abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen

• Ability to work across time zones and cultural contexts

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with DevOps pipelines and Cloud deployment models

• Willingness to integrate AI tools to boost engineering productivity

• Strong grasp of customer support and issue resolution processes

Benefits:

• Remote work from anywhere in the U.S. (EST or CST strongly preferred)

• Base Salary: $150,000–$190,000/year ($12500–$15833/month) + annual performance bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (starting Day 1)

  • 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually

  • Access to employee assistance programs and career development resources