Ontrac Solutions is a leading technology consulting firm specializing in cutting-edge solutions that drive business transformation. We partner with organizations to modernize their infrastructure, streamline processes, and deliver tangible results.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of our client, a global leader in backup and data protection solutions. This is a critical leadership role that combines deep hands-on software expertise with strategic technical direction, helping our client modernize and scale its core platform across both on-premise and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C# and C++, and a solid background in enterprise or consumer-grade backup software, SaaS platforms, cloud storage, and virtualization technologies (both on-premise and cloud-based). You will drive architecture modernization, guide the global engineering team, and help define the future of our client's hybrid backup solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global engineering team, providing architecture vision, technical mentorship, and hands-on development.
Architect and evolve a hybrid backup platform that spans on-premise infrastructure, virtualized environments, and cloud storage providers.
Champion innovation across the engineering stack—modernizing legacy systems and adopting best practices in design, DevOps, and cloud integration.
Write and review high-quality, performance-critical code in C# and C++, with an emphasis on system-level and storage-oriented development.
Solve complex challenges involving scalability, high-availability, virtualized infrastructure compatibility, and data integrity across environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and Support, to deliver on roadmap and customer requirements.
Instill engineering discipline, including Agile practices, test automation, secure coding, and CI/CD.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership capacity.
Proven development expertise in C# and C++.
Background in developing backup and recovery or data protection software.
Hands-on experience with on-premise virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud virtualization services (e.g., AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, Google Compute Engine).
Familiarity with cloud storage platforms (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage).
Experience designing or modernizing scalable and distributed systems.
Proven ability to lead distributed teams across time zones with a collaborative, mentoring approach.

Preferred Skills

Experience with container technologies and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies and multi-cloud environments.
Strong understanding of networking, security, file systems, and storage protocols.
Exposure to compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2 in software design and data handling.
Background with DevOps tooling and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).

Why This Role