Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Software Resources has an immediate, contract job opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer with a major corporation in Orlando, FL. 4 days per week on-site, Fridays remote. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend tools, automation scripts, services, and automation pipelines to support AI and data-driven applications. Implement monitoring, logging, and database management to ensure performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams, document best practices, and maintain security and compliance standards. Diagnose and resolve backend, database, and automation issues. Stay current with backend, AI, and automation technologies to drive scalability and efficiency. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience: Strong programming skills in Python, with additional experience in JavaScript, C, and C++. Hands-on experience with AI/ML development, backend tooling, and automation pipelines. Proficiency with SQL and database technologies (relational and NoSQL) for data modeling and backend integration. 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 skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Role Focus: AI and end-to-end software development. AI Experience: Required: Generative AI (GenAI), Machine Learning (ML), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Preferred: Computer Vision. Technical Skills: Required: Python. Preferred: TypeScript. Tools & Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms, databases, CI/CD tools, data ingestion pipelines, OpenAI/GPT models, and Docker/containerization.

About Software Resources: Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity. We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.