Lead Software Engineer
Company websitereply.com (Reply, opens in new tab)
Base salary $140K to $180K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL +2 more
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- LocationChicago, IL +2 more
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Chicago, IL
- Detroit Area, MI
- Seattle, WA
About this job
Valorem Reply is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise, IT modernization, customer experience, product transformation and digital workplace by leveraging the power of Microsoft technologies. We provide hyper-scale and agile delivery of unique digital business services, strategic business models and design-led user experiences. Our innovative strategies and solutions securely and rapidly transform the way our clients do business.
We are seeking a Lead Software Developer to design and deliver modern software systems. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, guiding engineering teams while building scalable distributed systems.
You will work closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to design reliable systems and deliver production software. The role emphasizes automated CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices, including the use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of modern software systems.
Mentor and guide a team of 5–15 software developers.
Develop and deliver production software using C#, React, SQL, and TypeScript.
Design and implement applications deployed on Azure.
Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps.
Use and promote AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot.
Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards.
Collaborate with architects, product managers, and stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
- 7+ years of professional software development experience.
- 3+ years in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
- Strong experience developing applications using C#, SQL, and familiarity with other non-relational databases.
- Experience developing modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
- Experience building distributed systems in cloud environments such as Azure.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps.
- Travel requirement: up to 20%.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience designing microservice architectures.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with event-driven systems or messaging technologies.
- Experience establishing architecture standards across teams.
- Experience delivering software in consulting or client-facing environments.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or GitHub Copilot.
About Reply
Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.
The base compensation range for this full-time position is between [$140,000 - $180,000] plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and, as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.
Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at [email protected]. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($140,000) is above 46% of the 158 Software Engineering roles in Illinois listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $141,850; the middle half runs from $120,075 to $175,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 5, 2026.
This listingLead Software Engineer$140K to $180K
Senior AI Engineer$140K to $180K
Account ExecutiveFrom $140K
DevOps Engineer$140K to $170K
Senior AI Engineer$140K to $180K
Senior Data Platform Engineer$135K to $155K
Product Owner – Identity & Access Management (IAM)$135K to $155K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer (this listing) | $140K - $180K |
| Senior AI Engineer | $140K - $180K |
| Account Executive | From $140K |
| DevOps Engineer | $140K - $170K |
| Senior AI Engineer | $140K - $180K |
| Senior Data Platform Engineer | $135K - $155K |
| Product Owner – Identity & Access Management (IAM) | $135K - $155K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-05-06
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, Illinois • Detroit Area, Michigan • Seattle, Washington
The base compensation range for this full-time position is between [$140,000 - $180,000] plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported throug
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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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