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# Lead Application Engineer

- **Company:** Edify Technologies
- **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Portfolio Management, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Node.Js, Recommender Systems, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74441576-lead-application-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
 * 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.
 * 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), microservices architectures, and legacy modernization.
 * Hands-on experience with Agile and DevOps tools (JIRA, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform) and application portfolio management practices.
 * Demonstrated success in mentoring engineers and scaling engineering capabilities.
 * Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities or APIs (e.g., NLP, predictive analytics, generative AI services) into enterprise applications.
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering productivity platforms.
 * Understanding data pipelines and integration patterns supporting AI-driven applications.

Preferred Skills:

 * 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, or similar).
 * Exposure to building or integrating conversational AI, recommendation systems, or intelligent automation solutions.



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