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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Application Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Recommender Systems, Release Management, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Chatbots, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Service Stack, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7113b17a-71d2-45a2-a0ea-9909e550e3c1 ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 8+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years leading engineering teams and modernization initiatives. Proven experience delivering customer-facing applications and leading enterprise application transformations. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in modern development stacks (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Java/.NET, Python, or similar). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architectures. Hands-on experience with Agile and DevOps tools such as JIRA, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Terraform. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in a related field. * PMP, AWS Certified Developer, TOGAF, or similar certifications in cloud, architecture, or modernization. * Experience with AI/ML platforms or frameworks (e.g., Azure AI, AWS AI/ML services). * Exposure to building or integrating conversational AI, recommendation systems, or intelligent automation solutions. ## Description The Lead Engineer for Enterprise Applications is responsible for driving the design, development, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise application portfolios. This role leads end-to-end delivery-from requirements through production-while optimizing applications for scalability, cost-efficiency, and business agility. The position plays a critical role in advancing digital transformation through application rationalization, cloud adoption, and modern engineering practices. This opportunity is structured as a contract-to-hire position., * Lead end-to-end delivery of web, mobile, and cloud-native applications using modern frameworks and architectures. * Define and govern technical architecture, development standards, and technology stack selection (e.g., React, Node.js, .NET, Java, Python). * Drive Agile execution, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release management. * Incorporate AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and quality. * Assess application portfolios to identify redundancy, technical debt, and opportunities for consolidation or modernization. * Lead modernization initiatives such as microservices adoption, API enablement, and containerization. * Manage and allocate engineering resources based on skills, capacity, and strategic priorities. * Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in modern development. * Ensure applications meet standards for performance, security, accessibility, and reliability. * Champion CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and DevOps best practices. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)