Software Engineer

Apex Systems; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Orlando, on-site, to own backend tool design and AI-driven data workflows. You will lead end-to-end delivery from discovery to production, building scalable ingestion pipelines and AI assistants, with strong emphasis on reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires hands-on ownership from prototype to deployment, collaboration with stakeholders, and maintaining high engineering standards through documentation and containerization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end software delivery from discovery to production support.
• Experience scaling data workflows and optimizing ingestion, processing, and retrieval for large-scale datasets.
• Proficiency in Python; strong in JavaScript, C, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend tools, services, and automation pipelines for AI and data-driven apps.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, processing, and retrieval pipelines across diverse sources.
• Develop and scale AI assistants utilizing advanced search and retrieval workflows.
• Explore datasets to assess quality and identify patterns; implement practical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust architectures.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and database management for performance and cost efficiency.
• Maintain coding standards via reviews, documentation, and containerization.
• Diagnose and resolve backend, database, and pipeline integration issues.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

C

C++

Generative AI

Machine Learning

Retrieval-Augmented Generation

SQL

Cloud platforms

Docker

CI/CD

Version control

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

## Job Description# Software EngineerApply**Job#: 3055210****Job Description:**Lead Software Engineer**Location:** Orlando, Florida (On-site)Role OverviewThis organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of advanced backend tools and artificial intelligence applications. The successful candidate will bring a forward-deployed mindset, working closely with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. This role requires hands-on technical ownership from initial prototype discovery through deployment and long-term production support.Key Responsibilities* Design, develop, and maintain robust backend tools, services, and automation pipelines to support AI and data-driven applications.* Build, optimize, and troubleshoot complex data ingestion, processing, and retrieval pipelines across diverse sources and document types.* Develop and scale artificial intelligence assistants utilizing advanced search and retrieval workflows.* Explore large datasets to assess data quality, identify structural patterns, and implement practical solutions.* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to demonstrate technical progress, gather feedback, and translate business needs into robust architectures.* Implement monitoring, logging, and database management solutions to ensure system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.* Maintain strong engineering practices through organized documentation, code reviews, and containerization.* Diagnose and resolve backend system, database, and pipeline integration issues.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.**Experience:** Proven experience leading the end-to-end delivery of software solutions from stakeholder discovery through production support. Experience scaling data workflows and optimizing ingestion, processing, and retrieval for large-scale datasets is required.**Technical Skills:** Proficient in Python, with additional experience in JavaScript, C, or C++. Demonstrated expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation. Strong competency in SQL and database technologies, cloud platforms, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with Computer Vision technologies.* Proficiency with TypeScript.* Demonstrated ability to utilize AI development tools to accelerate engineering pipelines while maintaining code quality. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Orlando, FL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $47 - $50 per hour