Software Engineer Lead 

Job at a Glance

• Title: Software Engineer Lead
• Location: Dallas, TX (Only) - 5 days onsite
• Contract: W2 only, 6+ month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
• Pay: $ XXX /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

Coordinate the collection, normalization and analysis of datasets across multiple data platforms. Assist in designing and building data service infrastructure across multiple data platforms. Work with analytics teams to ensure functionality in data systems. Participate in the development of and implementation of data solutions for multiple applications to ensure scalability and maintainability. Design and implement process improvements including automation of processes and redesign of data infrastructure. Owns significant components of the database platform (specific schemas/domains, key performance areas, or HA/DR operational ownership) with minimal guidance. Leads technical workstreams (e.g., partitioning rollout, performance remediation, operational readiness) and drives them to closure. Improves runbooks/automation; contributes to production incident response and prevention. Design and implement RESTful APIs in Java and Spring Boot that expose platform capabilities and integrate with BRE decisioning. Define and maintain API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger where applicable), validate inputs, and implement consistent error handling and response semantics. Implement service-layer logic that correctly orchestrates BRE calls, data access, and downstream integrations. Ensure APIs meet non-functional requirements: performance, resiliency, observability, security, and maintainability. Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards; mentor engineers on design patterns, testing practices, and troubleshooting techniques. Support deployments and production operations: diagnose incidents, fix defects, and deliver improvements that reduce repeat incidents. Build and maintain data access layers for MySQL and Oracle using appropriate frameworks and patterns (JDBC/JPA as applicable). Write and optimize SQL for correctness and performance; partner with data teams on indexing, query tuning, and schema change coordination. Ensure secure data handling (least privilege, parameterized queries, secrets management) and adherence to data governance controls. Implement reliable transaction management and error recovery strategies for database interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection, normalization and analysis of datasets across multiple data platforms.
• Assist in designing and building data service infrastructure across multiple data platforms.
• Work with analytics teams to ensure functionality in data systems.
• Participate in the development of and implementation of data solutions for multiple applications to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Design and implement process improvements including automation of processes and redesign of data infrastructure.
• Own significant components of the database platform (specific schemas/domains, key performance areas, or HA/DR operational ownership) with minimal guidance.
• Lead technical workstreams (e.g., partitioning rollout, performance remediation, operational readiness) and drive them to closure.
• Improve runbooks/automation; contribute to production incident response and prevention.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs in Java and Spring Boot that expose platform capabilities and integrate with BRE decisioning.
• Define and maintain API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger where applicable), validate inputs, and implement consistent error handling and response semantics.
• Implement service-layer logic that correctly orchestrates BRE calls, data access, and downstream integrations.
• Ensure APIs meet non-functional requirements: performance, resiliency, observability, security, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards; mentor engineers on design patterns, testing practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Support deployments and production operations: diagnose incidents, fix defects, and deliver improvements that reduce repeat incidents.
• Build and maintain data access layers for MySQL and Oracle using appropriate frameworks and patterns (JDBC/JPA as applicable).
• Write and optimize SQL for correctness and performance; partner with data teams on indexing, query tuning, and schema change coordination.
• Ensure secure data handling (least privilege, parameterized queries, secrets management) and adherence to data governance controls.
• Implement reliable transaction management and error recovery strategies for database interactions.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery for enterprise platforms and services with hands-on development responsibilities.
• Strong Java experience and proven delivery of production Spring Boot REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience designing, authoring, testing, and deploying Business Rules Engine assets.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL; experience interacting with both MySQL and Oracle.
• Experience owning quality outcomes: code/rule reviews, automated testing, and improving defect rates and operational stability.
• Experience mentoring engineers and resolving complex production issues.

Flex Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Experience operating services on container/cloud platforms and supporting high-availability systems.
• Experience defining governance and change management practices for decisioning/rules platforms.

Soft Skills

• Technical leadership and architecture judgment
• Strong problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Quality-first engineering craftsmanship (reviews, testing, documentation)
• Collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Risk-aware delivery and operational excellence