Lead Software Engineer ()

Client Name : Kforce

End Client Name / Domain : Confidential Will Be Disclosed to selected candidates

Job Title : Lead Software Engineer ()

Location : Lakeland FL (Locals only)

Work Type : Hybrid (comes into the office once a month for 4 consecutive days)

Job Type : 6-Month Contract to Hire

Rate : $60 / hr - $80 / hr C2C (flexible for a superstar)

Salary Range : $125000 - $140000 upon conversion

Interview Type : Video

LinkedIn needed USC & GC only

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in and modern web technologies. This role combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities guiding a team of engineers while remaining actively involved in coding and architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Develop : Build scalable applications using React and modern frameworks.
• Database Expertise : Work with MongoDB SQL Server and PostgreSQL for data modeling and optimization.
• API Development : Create and maintain RESTful APIs GraphQL integrate third-party APIs and develop SDKs for internal and external use.
• Code Quality : Write review and maintain high-quality code following best practices.
• Mentorship : Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Architecture & Documentation : Produce technical documentation architectural specifications and contribute to system design.
• Integration : Connect multiple technologies and services to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Maintenance : Dive into existing applications to understand functionality and implement improvements.
• Collaboration : Work closely with Product QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployments and feature delivery.

Required Qualifications

Day-to-day

The successful candidate will familiarize themselves with the existing code base written in NodeJs and React as well as create prototypes and develop greenfield projects. The existing software makes use of technologies such as GraphQL and MongoDB and is written using Typescript. Greenfield projects will use similar technologies and others such as Postgres and REST APIs. Problem solving code reviews mentoring and writing technical documentation is a key aspect of this position.

Preferred Skills

Soft Skills

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,Data Structures,JavaScript,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1