Lead Software Engineer

About Us
JustAnswer is the leading AI + Human professional services platform, on a mission to revolutionize how people access expert help. Since 2003, we’ve connected millions of customers across 196 countries with verified professionals in real time—anytime, anywhere. With a powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge AI, we’re transforming the future of professional services.
Rooted in boldness, humility, and innovation, we take a data-driven approach to solving complex problems and continuously improving through Lean principles

About the Role

As a Lead Full-Stack .NET Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions within a fast-paced environment. You’ll work with modern technologies like .NET Core, React.js, and Kubernetes, while also guiding and mentoring a talented team of engineers and build the next generation of AI-enhanced applications. Our platform supports over a million visitors daily and processes billions of requests per month, making performance, scalability, and reliability key priorities. If you love solving complex challenges and working at the forefront of technology, this is your chance to make a real impact!

What You’ll Do

• Be the Technical North Star – Lead your team in making smart, data-driven technical decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and future-ready.
• Bridge Innovation & Execution – Work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams, guiding them to harness the full potential of our robust infrastructure.
• Architect for the Future – Design and develop high-performance software architectures and frameworks that align with business goals and industry best practices.
• Turbocharge Performance & Scale – Identify and implement cutting-edge strategies to enhance stability, speed, and scalability, ensuring our applications perform at peak efficiency.
• Be a Problem-Solving Maestro – Act fast when production incidents arise, applying creative troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and keep things running smoothly.
• Inspire & Mentor – Elevate the team by fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence, ensuring every engineer grows under your leadership.
• Enforce Engineering Excellence – Conduct rigorous code reviews, uphold coding best practices, and drive a quality-first mindset across the team.
• Shape the Future of Tech – Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating and integrating AI, automation, and emerging technologies, driving innovation at every turn.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Expertise – 8+ years in software development, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• .NET Mastery – Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, object-oriented design principles and data access frameworks like ADO.net/ Entity Framework
• Full-Stack Skills – Hands-on experience with React.js and modern front-end frameworks.
• Database & Architecture – Expertise in SQL Server, ElasticSearch, REST APIs, SOA, and WCF.
• Automation & CI/CD – Experience with TDD, automation testing, Git, and Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Technical Leadership – Ability to mentor, conduct code reviews, and make build vs. buy decisions.
• AI & Innovation – Familiarity with Generative AI (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) and digital marketing tools is required.
• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Why Join Our Team
At JustAnswer, we blend the best of AI and human expertise to make a real impact. Our mission-driven culture values bold ideas, continuous learning, and global collaboration. We offer a flexible, remote-first environment with equitable rewards, career growth opportunities, and a supportive community where your contributions truly matter. Join us and be part of something bigger, helping people, one answer at a time. 

Our JustAnswer Promise
We strive together to make the world a better place, one answer at a time. JustAnswer's mission is to help people. We do this by connecting our members with verified Experts to help answer life's questions and solve problems. It’s not every day in your life that you get to be a part of a simple yet powerful mission. We pride ourselves in doing things the JA Way.
•    Data driven: Data decides, not egos
•    Courageous: We take risks and challenge the status quo
•    Innovative: We're constantly learning, creating, and adapting
•    Lean: We focus on customers, using lean testing to learn how to serve them best
•    Humble: Past success is not a guarantee of future success
If these things matter to you, come join the team here at JustAnswer!

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where professional services are readily available to all. If you have curiosity, passion, and a collaborative spirit, come work with us. JustAnswer is committed to an inclusive workplace. JustAnswer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

AI Disclosure & Informed Consent
By submitting your application and participating in the interview process, you acknowledge and consent that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to record, transcribe, analyze, and rank interview responses. The AI system is designed to assess candidates based on the position requirements to support our hiring decisions. 
•    Your interview may be recorded and/or transcribed for evaluation purposes. 
•    AI-generated rankings do not serve as the sole basis for hiring decisions; human review will be incorporated in the hiring decision. 
•    We take reasonable measures to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and company policies. 
•    If you do not consent to AI recording and evaluation, please refrain from submitting your application or contact us for alternative arrangements. 
By proceeding with your application, you affirm that you have read and understood this disclaimer and consent to the use of AI in the interview process. 
#LI-REMOTE