Company: Protos Remote Services
Job Title: Lead Systems Software Architect/Engineer (Contract to perm)
Location: Norcross GA, On site
Company Overview
Protos Security, a subsidiary of Security Services Holdings, is the largest technology enabled Security Officer Management company in the U.S. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Protos also has offices in New York, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, as well as international locations in Canada and the UK.
We are a game changer in the security and software industry, revolutionizing how security is managed and delivered to make the world a safer place.
About the Role:
As a Lead Software Engineer at Protos Remote Services, you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions that drive business services forward. You will lead development projects within a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, scalability, and maintainability. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams including product management, quality assurance, and operations to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, establishing best practices, and mentoring team members to elevate overall engineering capabilities. Ultimately, your leadership will be critical in delivering robust software products that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as we provide them with Security That Never Settles.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 7 years of professional software development experience with a proven track record in leadership roles.
- Strong proficiency in systems & general purpose programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Go, Java or Rust.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively.
- Solid understanding of Agile and other methodologies, incorporating software development best practices.
- Strong communication skills with experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a principal software/systems architect.
- Experience with video streaming protocols and technologies.
- Experience with networking concepts, protocols and development.
- Experience with native desktop application and UX development.
- Experience of API design and/or device driver implementation.
- Experience of real time and/or embedded software development.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards relevant to business services.
- Proven problem-solving skills within complex concurrent computer systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
- Take a lead role in requirements analysis and design discussions with product managers and stakeholders.
- Work closely with architecture teams to align on design patterns and build best of class solutions meeting high level requirements.
- Adapt to rapid innovation, coding new components and solutions while learning new technologies.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new technologies and tools to enhance development efficiency.
- Communicate with peers on software design and reviews, providing innovative recommendations for improvements
- Manage priorities and work to deadlines; ensure deliverables meet requirements.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- At least 7 years of professional software development experience with leadership responsibilities
- Proficiency in systems and general-purpose programming languages: C, C++, C#, Go, Java, or Rust
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively
- Solid understanding of Agile and software development best practices
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience
- Experience as a principal software/systems architect
- Experience with video streaming protocols and technologies
- Experience with networking concepts, protocols, and network-related development
- Experience with native desktop application and UX development
- Experience in API design and/or device driver implementation
- Experience with real-time and/or embedded software development
- Knowledge of security best practices and relevant compliance standards
- Proven problem-solving skills in complex concurrent computer systems
What We Do
Protos Security, a premier nationwide provider of security guard and off-duty police services, specializes in putting clients back in control of their security program by providing oversight to fulfill any assignment requested, reduce costs, increase incident reporting and ultimately deliver the peace of mind you expect. We provide Nationwide Security Management for all your permanent, temporary, and emergency guard and off duty needs. One call or email activates our nationwide network of vetted security professionals. All invoices are generated using our proprietary time & attendance system which is easily accessible; eliminating inaccurate billing & minimizing accounting overhead. Also, receive quick, relevant information with immediate verbal access within minutes of an incident directly to your email or Protos App designed to mitigate risk and loss.
