Lead Software Engineer

Kelly Services Inc.
Lake Buena Vista, United States of America
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 187K

Job location

Lake Buena Vista, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Applications
Computer Programming
Software Debugging
Digital Content
Python
Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Software Requirements Analysis
Software Systems
Large Language Models
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Terraform

Job description

This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology., We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.

  • Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.

  • Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation.

  • Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.

  • Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.

  • Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.

  • Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments

  • Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python.

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).

  • Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Terraform

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.

  • Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Master's degree in Technology is a plus.

  • Onsite 4 days per week; subject to change in either Orlando, FL OR Glendale, CA 91201

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