Lead Software Engineer

JobDiva, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance with AD&D

Job summary

Software Resources, a staffing partner, seeks a Lead Software Engineer for a major Orlando project. This 4-days-a-week on-site role requires strong Python, AI/ML, and backend tooling skills, with additional JavaScript, C, and C++. Fridays remote support collaboration.

You will design and maintain backend tooling, automation pipelines, and services, implement monitoring and databases, and ensure security and compliance. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge tech and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong Python with additional JavaScript, C, and C++ experience.
• Hands-on AI/ML development and automation pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases for data modeling and backend integration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of backend architectures, distributed systems, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend tools, automation scripts, services, and pipelines for AI and data-driven apps.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and database management for reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve backend, database, and automation issues.
• Stay current with backend, AI, and automation technologies to drive scalability.
• Follow EH&S policies and participate in team activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

C

C++

AI/ML development

Backend tooling

Distributed systems

Tools

Docker

OpenAI/GPT models

CI/CD tools

Cloud platforms

Data ingestion pipelines

Job description

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

• Design, develop, and maintain 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.