Job Description

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.
SpringBoot, DynamoDB, Redis/MemCache (preferred).
Kafka/Kinesis, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform (preferred).
Background in Ad Tech (preferred).
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Life Insurance.
401(k) Program.
Commuter Benefit.
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.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

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