Software Engineering Lead

About PrePass

PrePass® is North America's most trusted weigh station bypass and toll management platform. We’re transforming how the transportation industry operates—creating solutions that keep trucks moving safely, efficiently, and compliantly. This means making bold decisions and building systems that support not only fleets but the broader economy. It all starts with enabling commercial vehicles to keep rolling with seamless toll management, weigh station bypass, and safety solutions. It’s what we do best, and we do it to meet the demands of the road every day.

That’s why people join us: our solutions are implemented in real-time, on highways and interstates across the nation, helping fleets go farther, faster. This work challenges and rewards, presenting complex problems that need ambitious answers. We hire bold thinkers with a heart for impact, a passion for progress, and the optimism to shape the future of transportation.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers in delivering scalable, robust solutions that are integral to our systems. As a hands-on leader, you will drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering while directly contributing to the technical success of projects. This role bridges technical expertise with leadership, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class solutions that align with business objectives.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, promoting a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and foster career growth for team members.
• Establish clear goals, track performance, and support the professional development of your team.

Technical Architecture and Delivery:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions.
• Drive the execution of software projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Leverage APIs, cloud technologies, and modern development practices to build solutions integrated with enterprise systems.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and align on technical direction.
• Work with DevOps to ensure streamlined CI/CD pipelines and robust monitoring of applications.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Governance and Best Practices:

• Maintain coding standards, system design principles, and adherence to enterprise security policies.
• Document designs, processes, and technical configurations for knowledge sharing and future scalability.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies to incorporate best practices into solutions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Actively seek opportunities to optimize development processes and system performance.

• Inspire innovation and champion the adoption of new tools and methodologies to improve productivity.
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python, with a strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming.
• Expertise in API development, RESTful services, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS) and data formats (JSON, XML, CSV).
• Experience with middleware tools and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with big data sets and high transaction systems.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team of engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

How We Will Take Care of You

• Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire.
• Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Company-funded “lifestyle account” upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you).
• Company-sponsored and funded “Culture Team” that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees.
• Community Give-Back initiatives.
• Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives.