Lead Software Engineer (Fullstack) - Contract

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Fullstack) - Contract based in United States.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on architecting and delivering complex, full-stack software solutions for demanding client environments.
You will guide multiple engagements from technical discovery and architecture through implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
The role combines deep engineering expertise with client-facing leadership, requiring you to communicate technical decisions and business tradeoffs with confidence.
You’ll work across frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, data, DevOps, and connected systems while setting a high bar for engineering quality.
The initial engagement centers on Java and Dropwizard, but the broader environment spans React, TypeScript, Python, AWS, Azure, and modern infrastructure tooling.
You’ll also mentor engineers, strengthen delivery practices, support technical scoping, and help clients build systems that are scalable and maintainable.
This opportunity is designed for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, leading through complexity, and remaining deeply involved in production code.