Senior Web Engineer / Team LeadLocation: Jacksonville, FL | Work Type: Hybrid | Department: Development | Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000Imagine the first day of college. The first week of a new job. The moment someone decides to stay or go.We build the digital experiences that shape those moments. Our platforms power orientation and onboarding for 400+ institutions including Harvard, UCLA, and Florida State University. We welcome over 4.5 million people per year into important life transitions. We are the market leader in interactive, video-driven onboarding. What we build moves people.You will lead a skilled development team inside a 50-person company where your impact is immediate and visible. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will set technical direction, establish standards, mentor engineers, and remain hands-on with production code.The platforms you build and lead touch hundreds of thousands of students and employees every year.
Strong technical leadership here has a direct, measurable impact on client outcomes and organizational growth.We are a goal-driven organization. Priorities are clear, commitments are tracked, and accountability is real and mutual.We hold a high technical bar and invest in the people who meet it. No politics. No unnecessary complexity. Just excellent work, done right.We have been doing this successfully for over 26 years — not a startup, not a corporate giant. A focused, talented team that takes quality seriously.The RoleAs Senior Web Engineer / Team Lead, you are the senior technical force inside Advantage's development group. You lead by doing. You write and review production code, architect scalable solutions, define development standards, and mentor developers to grow in their craft.
You are the bridge between technical execution and product direction — translating complex requirements into well-engineered, maintainable systems.What You Will Lead and OwnTeam Leadership and Development (60%)Lead, mentor, and coach a small team of Web Developers in C#,.NET Core, and UmbracoConduct meaningful code reviews that improve quality and share knowledgePartner with project managers and producers to plan and balance priorities across multiple client projectsSupport team member growth through regular feedback, career development, and technical coachingLead team rituals including standups, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessionsProvide input on technical hiring, onboarding, and team structureTechnical Direction (40%)Design and evolve CMS-driven web application architectures using.NET (C#), ASP.NET Core MVC, and MS SQL ServerStay hands-on with complex development work: integrations, performance improvements, and challenging featuresIntegrate REST APIs and authentication systems including OAuth2, SAML, and OpenID Connect; document with OpenAPI (Swagger)Oversee Azure deployments, CI/CD pipelines, IIS and Windows Server administration, and security and performance monitoringDefine and evolve coding standards, deployment practices, and branching strategiesParticipate in client implementation planning callsTroubleshoot production issues collaboratively across teamsEvaluate emerging technologies and contribute to product and architectural directionOur Tech StackCore StackC# and.NET Core / ASP.NET Core MVCUmbraco CMS (or similar: Sitecore, Kentico, custom.NET CMS)MS SQL ServerHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Razor, CSHTMLVisual StudioTools and InfrastructureGit-based source control, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for CI/CDAzure cloud deployment and architectureREST APIs, AJAX, JSON, OpenAPI (Swagger), PostmanIIS hosting and Windows Server administrationDevSecOps practicesAccessibility standards (WCAG) and web security best practicesArchitecture ExperienceWeb Application ArchitectureN-Tier Application ArchitectureMultitenant Application ArchitectureRequired Skills and ExperienceExperience7+ years of professional web development experience3+ years in a technical lead or engineering management capacityProven success leading or mentoring developers, formally or informallyManagement or leadership training completed or actively pursuedTechnical RequirementsC# and.NET Framework /.NET Core (8+ years)ASP.NET Core MVC and front-end technologies (8+ years)MS SQL Server and SQL development (6+ years)CMS platforms: Umbraco, Sitecore, Kentico, or comparable (6+ years)Application integration and API/web service development (6+ years)SDLC methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid (7+ years)Technical documentation (5+ years)REST APIs, OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect (4+ years)Azure cloud, IIS, DevSecOps, CI/CD (3+ years)Application architecture: web, N-tier, multitenant (3+ years)Nice to HaveAzure App Service, Docker, KubernetesEnterprise system integrations: Salesforce, Workday, EllucianNetwork and SSL fundamentalsReport developmentAzure Solution Architect Expert certification or equivalentExperience working with creative and production teamsWho You AreYou are a senior engineer who grew into leadership without leaving the craft behind. You write clean, scalable code and raise the quality of everything around you.Technically rigorous. Your.NET and CMS experience runs deep. Architecture is not a concept — it is something you have designed and delivered.A leader who earns trust. You have led developers, run code reviews, and made other engineers better. You set standards and hold them.Methodical and accountable. You operate with precision. Commitments are kept.
Delivery metrics matter.Collaborative across functions. You work effectively with project managers, designers, and client success teams. You translate technical complexity without losing the room.Proactive. You identify risks before they become incidents. You bring solutions, not just observations.Client-aware. You understand that your code has real users and real stakes. You care about that.Continuously improving. You stay current with the technology landscape and bring that knowledge back to your team.Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive base salary, commensurate with experienceAnnual performance-based raises401(k) with company matchProfit-sharing programGroup Health, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid vacation and holidaysHybrid work schedule after onboardingFlex time optionsGym membershipOngoing training and professional developmentCoastal Jacksonville, FL office — beaches, rivers, lower cost of living, and no state income tax