Lead Software Engineer (Contract) — Linux, TypeScript, MySQL

NAI Global; City of Yonkers (NY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

NAI Global in Yonkers, NY seeks a Lead Software Engineer to own Linux initiatives from prototype to production. You’ll work with a strong team, coordinate releases with Yonkers and remote teams, and contribute to a MySQL rewrite that reduces years of technical debt.

Pay ranges from $161,000 to $242,000 for this contract role, with mentorship and a flexible schedule in your favor. Join a team that values practical, hands-on craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to take ownership of Linux initiatives from prototype to production.
• Experience collaborating with users and stakeholders to define tool needs.
• Comfort with contract arrangements and fast learning of new tech.

Responsibilities

• Own Linux initiatives end-to-end in a contract role.
• Work with Yonkers users to understand needs and gather requirements.
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders across Yonkers and remote teams.
• Lead a MySQL rewrite to reduce technical debt and improve reliability.
• Automate Linux tasks to improve engineering efficiency.
• Guide design discussions toward clear decisions.

Skills

Ownership

Team collaboration

Contract experience

Stakeholder communication

Tools

TypeScript

MySQL

Job description

NAI Global in Yonkers, NY seeks a Lead Software Engineer to own Linux initiatives from prototype to production. You’ll work with a strong team, coordinate releases with Yonkers and remote teams, and contribute to a MySQL rewrite that reduces years of technical debt.

Pay ranges from $161,000 to $242,000 for this contract role, with mentorship and a flexible schedule in your favor. Join a team that values practical, hands-on craftsmanship.