Lead Software Engineer in Portland

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWoodard & Curran is a engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to champion the delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, .NET, Power Platform, Power BI). As part of the Information Systems team, you will collaborate with internal departments—such as Finance, HR, I.S., and our Consulting Practice—to design and deliver applications that improve efficiency, insights, and decision-making across the organization. This role combines hands-on technical guidance with strong leadership to build scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions while empowering both developers and developers.What You Will be Doing at Woodard & Curran

• Leading and mentoring a team of software developers, ensuring clean, testable, and scalable code
• Overseeing solution design, architecture, and development across Azure, .NET, JavaScript, Power Platform, and Power BI
• Delivering applications and automations that support Finance, HR, I.S., and Consulting teams in meeting business goals
• Driving continuous improvement in development practices, governance, and use of AI-assisted tools
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Conducting code reviews, guiding troubleshooting, and ensuring performance and compliance standards
• Supporting developer initiatives with training, tools, and governance

What You Will Need to Succeed at Woodard & Curran

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years in software development, 3+ years in leadership/management
• Strong technical expertise with Azure, .NET, JavaScript, Power Platform, Power BI, and SQL Server
• Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git)
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor developers, and build a collaborative culture
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with AI development tools, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes a plus), and cloud- practices

Pay:This position’s anticipated pay range is provided above; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor between geographic markets. Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role’s organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings.Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:•401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:•Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually•Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked•Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.•Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:•: Paid short and long term •Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.•Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.•Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Equal Employment OpportunityWoodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.  
If you have a and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
& BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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