Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Orlando, FL

***We can only consider US Citizens***

About the Role

We're looking for a seasoned Full Stack Software Engineering Lead to join a high-impact defense and aerospace program delivering next-generation data analytics and AI capabilities. You'll lead a development team building a scalable platform that sits at the intersection of AI-augmented engineering, advanced data infrastructure, and mission-critical software delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll architect, build, and ship, while setting the technical direction for your team.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement a scalable platform enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven development acceleration
• Define and publish robust APIs for front-end clients and third-party consumers
• Build responsive dashboards and data visualizations using React / Next.js / Shadcn UI Kit
• Own CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for automated testing, linting, and deployment across cloud and air-gapped environments
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance — including disaster recovery and archival strategies
• Integrate third-party services (email/SMS notifications, SCORM, xAPI, CMI5 learning standards)
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and E2E tests
• Leverage AI tools (Claude, Cline AI Plugin for VSCode, LLMs) as a core part of your daily development workflow

What We're Looking For

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years delivering full stack solutions on complex, data-intensive programs
• Strong command of design patterns, automated testing, and CI/CD practices
• Experience with GitLab (repos, merge requests, pipelines)
• Solid understanding of relational databases, REST APIs, messaging services, and object storage

Preferred skills:

• React, Next.js, Node.js, Shadcn UI Kit, FastAPI
• Apache Superset / Trino for cross-platform data querying
• Kubernetes and experience with air-gapped deployment models
• DevOps tooling: Ansible, Nexus, GitLab Runner, Harbor
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Familiarity with learning management standards (SCORM, xAPI, CMI5)
• Cybersecurity or defense program experience is a strong plus

What Sets This Role Apart

We're not just looking for someone who can execute tickets. The most important qualities for success here are:

✔ Strategic vision — you think about platform architecture, long-term adaptability, and data flow holistically ✔ AI-native mindset — you actively use AI tools to move faster, improve code quality, and reduce reliance on niche specialties ✔ Security-first discipline — you treat compliance, data integrity, and disaster recovery as foundational, not afterthoughts

• (W2 or C2C depending on engagement structure)
• Classification: Level 3 — BS+9–15 years or MS+7–13 years
• Location: Orlando, FL (on-site or hybrid — confirm with hiring manager)

Ready to Apply?

If you're a systems thinker who leads with architecture and thrives in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments — we want to talk.

Apply Now!

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