Lead Software Engineer
Job Description
This contract Lead Software Engineer role supports a major corporation based in Orlando, Florida. The position is hybrid, with 4 days per week on-site and Fridays remote, and the work centers on backend tooling for AI and data-driven applications, including automation pipelines plus monitoring and logging.
As a lead, you will design and maintain systems that help teams ship reliably, troubleshoot effectively, and scale. The role also includes active participation in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) responsibilities through established policies, procedures, training, and team involvement activities.
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, and maintain backend tools, automation scripts, services, and automation pipelines that support AI and data-driven applications.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and database management to help ensure performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with other teams, document best practices, and uphold security and compliance standards.
- Diagnose and resolve issues across the backend, database, and automation components.
- Stay current with backend, AI, and automation technologies to drive scalability and efficiency.
- Understand and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following policy, procedures, training, and team involvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required skills
- Python with strong programming ability; additional experience with JavaScript, C, and C++.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML development, backend tooling, and automation pipelines.
- Proficiency with SQL and database technologies for data modeling and backend integration, including both relational and NoSQL systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and scripting.
- Understanding of backend architectures, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration, able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technologies you’ll work with
- Python, JavaScript, C, C++
- AI/ML, SQL
- Relational, NoSQL
- CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance with AD&D