Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer Lake Buena Vista, Florida Hybrid Contract $84/hr - $90/hr Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Job Location: Lake Buena Vista FL 32830/ Glendale, CA 91201 Job Duration: 6 months This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology. About the Role & Team We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics. What You'll Do Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications. Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms. Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation. Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring. Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence. Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions. Required Qualifications 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects. Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms. Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments. Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Terraform Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries. Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Master's degree in Technology is a plus. Onsite 4 days per week; subject to change in either Orlando, FL OR Glendale, CA 91201 You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Specialization: Java Motion Recruitment