Lead Software Engineer [78674]

Onward Search; Santa Monica (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a 6+ month remote contract opportunity. The role involves designing high-quality software, mentoring engineers, and improving system performance, requiring extensive experience with Java and cloud solutions. This position offers competitive hourly pay and the chance to work with leading brands in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning & Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with microservices and cloud platforms.
• Passion for mentoring and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and review high-quality, testable code.
• Translate product requirements into technical tasks.
• Improve system performance and reliability.

Skills

Strong Java skills

Excellent problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$85.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Lead Software Engineer for a 6+ month remote contract opportunity.

Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All contractors will be paid as W2 employees.

Lead Software Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and review high-quality, testable code.
• Translate product requirements into technical tasks and lead execution.
• Improve system performance, observability, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and guide system design best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation for production support.
• Collaborate across teams on ad pacing, targeting, and experience.

Lead Software Engineer Qualifications:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Java skills (memory management, multithreading, profiling).
• Experience with microservices, system design, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Passion for mentoring and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in Ad Tech (preferred).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All contractors will be paid as W2 employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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