Lead Software Engineer ()

Lakeland, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Experience: 10 years as a developer
Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing applications.
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Frontend Skills: Proficiency in and modern TypeScript.
Database Skills: Hands-on experience with MongoDB and either SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
API & SDK Development: Proven track record of building APIs and SDKs including third-party integrations.
Leadership: Prior experience leading or mentoring developers in an Agile/Kanban environment.
Technical Documentation: Ability to write clear concise technical specifications and documentation.

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

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of containerization (Docker Kubernetes).

Soft Skills

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment.

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/h...