Lead Software Engineer

By myKelly | August 3, 2026

Lead Software Engineer

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Lake Buena Vista, FL, US

Information Technology

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$84 - $90

On-site

Other/Non Classified

Lake Buena Vista, FL, US

$84 - $90

Contract,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Information Technology

Apply On Motion Recruitment Applied

Job details

Job Title- Lead Software Engineer
Job Location- Lake Buena Vista FL 32830/ Glendale, CA 91201
Job duration- 6 months
 
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.

About the Role & Team
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.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications

  • 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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