Lead Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Orlando (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing and recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a 1-year contract in Orlando, FL. The role involves designing and maintaining backend tools and automation for AI applications. Candidates should have experience in AI/ML development, SQL technologies, and effective collaboration skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML development, backend tooling, and automation pipelines.
• Proficiency with SQL and both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend tools and automation pipelines.
• Implement monitoring and database management for performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain best practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience with AI/ML development

Proficiency with SQL and database technologies

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of backend architectures

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-known theme park and resort company, is urgently looking to hire a Lead Software Engineer to join their team onsite in Orlando, FL. This is a 1-year contract, with schedule Monday through Friday, 9am–6pm EST.

This opportunity offers a positive work environment, strong culture, and potential for growth and skill development. The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for defining technical strategy, coding standards, and guiding the development of software applications to meet business requirements.

Location: Orlando, FL

Contract type: 1-year contract

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST

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 cross-functional 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
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by adhering to policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities

Required Skills & Experience

• 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
• Equivalency: an equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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