Lead Software Engineer

Software Resources; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance + AD&D

Job summary

Software Resources has an immediate contract opening for a Lead Software Engineer in Orlando, FL, working on-site four days a week with Fridays remote. You will lead backend development for AI and data-driven applications, build automation pipelines, and ensure reliability through monitoring and database management.

You will collaborate across teams, implement best practices, and stay current with GenAI/ML, CI/CD, and scalable architectures while meeting security and EHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills with backend experience.
• Experience in AI/ML development and automation pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and both relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend tooling and automation pipelines.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and database management for performance.
• Collaborate across teams and document best practices.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

SQL

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Docker

OpenAI/GPT models

Cloud platforms

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.