Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer II role on Deloitte’s Government & Public Services AI & Data team focuses on driving secure, full stack AI-enabled web application delivery for mission-focused client engagements. The position combines solution architecture, prototype creation, and production transition, with hands-on leadership across concurrent workstreams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead application development for a team of approximately 10 developers, engineers, and data scientists supporting mission-focused client work.
• Gather requirements, architect solutions, build prototypes, and support transition of full stack applications into production environments.
• Develop and oversee web applications using ReactJS, Python, NoSQL, Vector, and graph database technologies.
• Coordinate with program leadership, clients, and other vendors to advise on technical approaches and deliver solutions across multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervise junior team members and support delivery for AI-enabled applications deployed in secure client environments.

Technologies and Engineering Focus

Work includes building and integrating modern application capabilities and services, including:

• Frontend and backend: ReactJS, Python
• Data and AI systems: NoSQL, Vector, graph database technologies
• APIs: REST, API versioning, API design, API validation, pagination, error handling
• Security and identity: OAuth 2.0/2.1, OpenID Connect, MFA, JWT
• Cloud and operations: AWS, GCP, CI/CD, release engineering
• Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes

Team and Mission

• Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice brings people, ideas, technology, and outcomes for impact.
• The GPS practice serves federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public higher education institutions.
• The AI & Data offering provides solutions for designing, developing, and operating Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services.
• Engagements help clients innovate and scale their data, AI, and analytics capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of software development experience using ReactJS, Python, NoSQL, Vector or Graph Databases, Docker and Kubernetes.
• APIs: Experience with API design (REST, API versioning, validation, pagination, error handling, etc.).
• Leadership: Experience leading application development teams.
• Work authorization: Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Security: Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Location: Ability to work 100% onsite in Tampa, FL.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work and clients/industries served.
• Collaboration and performance: Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team; effective written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail and quality; ability to meet deadlines; ability to mentor and provide clear guidance; ability to build and sustain professional relationships; strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Execution: Ability to lead projects or workstreams and manage/prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government clients in secure delivery environments.
• Experience developing generative artificial intelligence-enabled applications.
• Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of Application Security, including OAuth 2.0/2.1, OpenID Connect, MFA, secure session handling, and JWT risks.
• Experience with CI/CD and release engineering.
• Experience translating requirements into prototypes and production-ready solutions.
• Experience collaborating with data scientists and cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent technical projects.