Lead Application Engineer

Join to apply for the Lead Application Engineer role at Unity World Headquarters 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead Application Engineer role at Unity World Headquarters Position Summary The Lead Application Engineer is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications that serve Unity’s mission. This role bridges development and engineering, mentoring developers while actively coding, integrating systems, and delivering solutions that align with organizational needs. Essential Job Functions Lead hands‑on development, integration, and deployment of key applications across Unity’s ecosystem. Partner with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable, maintainable code and system designs. Mentor and guide developers, fostering collaboration, learning, and craftsmanship within the Application Development team. Implement and uphold best practices in version control, testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate closely with data and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless system interoperability and performance. Participate in the 4D delivery model (Discovery, Design, Development, Deployment) ensuring projects follow structured lifecycles with visible progress and documentation. Troubleshoot complex application issues and provide advanced technical support as needed. Contribute to architecture discussions, solution reviews, and modernization initiatives. Promote a servant leadership culture by removing barriers and creating space for others to succeed. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in professional software engineering, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineer capacity. Expertise in full‑stack development using frameworks such as .NET, Python, or Node.js; experience with REST APIs and SQL. Familiarity with SaaS integrations, CRM systems, and cloud services (Azure or AWS). Skills Proven ability to mentor others and manage projects hands‑on. Strong communication and collaboration skills rooted in empathy and technical clarity. Competencies Culture of Service: Able to support a positive team environment in which members participate, respect, and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Professionalism and Accountability: Able to demonstrate commitment to the position and accept responsibility for personal actions. Able to manage conflict in a professional and calm manner. Leadership: Able to make supervisory decisions, based on real‑time needs, in the absence of managerial support. Confidentiality: Able to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and departmental guidelines. Values: Demonstrate Unity Headquarters core values: inspiration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, community, and service. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Office Environment O Occasionally Position requires this activity up to 0-27% of the time (02.5 or < 0 hrs/day) F Frequently Position requires this activity up to 27-61% of the time (02.5-5.5 hrs/day) C Constantly Position requires this activity up to 61-100% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Religious Institutions Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Unity World Headquarters by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lead Application Engineer” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr